"Farrand" is a surname with an unusual spelling. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈfærənd/. The first two letters "f" and "a" represent the sound "fæ", which is a combination of the "a" sound and the short "e" sound. The letter "r" is pronounced as /r/, and the following two letters "a" and "n" represent the same sound "æ" as before. The final letter "d" is pronounced as /d/. Despite its unique spelling, it is a surname with a fascinating history.