The spelling of the word "Donovans" can be a bit tricky. It is pronounced as /ˈdɒnəvənz/ with the stress on the second syllable. The word is formed by adding the suffix "-s," indicating plural, to the proper noun "Donovan." The correct spelling of "Donovan" is with a capital "D" and "an" at the end, as in /ˈdɒnəvən/. "Donovans" are people who bear the surname "Donovan" and can be referred to in the plural as "the Donovans."