The spelling of the word "Elvah" can be a bit confusing due to its unusual pronunciation. The correct transcription of this word, using IPA phonetic symbols, is /ˈɛlvə/. This means that the first syllable of the word is pronounced with the short "e" sound, followed by the "l" and "v" sounds, and ending with the short "a" sound. Despite its infrequency in everyday speech, the spelling of "Elvah" remains consistent with English language conventions.