"Dunavant" is a proper noun with the IPA phonetic transcription of /ˈdʌnəvənt/. It can be broken down into two syllables: "dun" and "avant". "Dun" is pronounced as /dʌn/ and means a dull, grayish-brown color. "Avant" is pronounced as /əˈvɑːnt/ and means "before" or "in front of" in French. Therefore, the spelling of "dunavant" is a combination of the two English words "dun" and "avant" to create a unique surname for individuals or entities.
