The spelling of "evensen" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word can be broken down into three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈɛvənsən/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound followed by a "v" sound, the second syllable has a short "u" sound, and the third syllable ends with a "s" sound followed by a short "ən" sound. "Evensen" is a relatively uncommon surname that originated in Norway and means "son of Even."