The word "colvin" is spelled as /ˈkɒlvɪn/. It begins with the consonant sound "k" (/k/) followed by the short "o" (/ɒ/) sound. The letter "l" (/l/) comes next, followed by the short "i" (/ɪ/) sound. Finally, the word ends with the consonant "v" (/v/) and the short "i" sound again. The pronunciation of "colvin" can be tricky due to the silent final "n", but with the IPA transcription, it becomes clear how to correctly spell and pronounce this word.