"Farstad" is a surname of Norwegian origin. In IPA transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈfɑːrstæd/. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as an open front unrounded vowel sound /ɑː/, while the "r" following it is pronounced with a tap /ɾ/. The second syllable has a short "a" sound /æ/, followed by a voiced dental fricative /ð/ and ending with the sound of the letter "d" /d/. Correct spelling of names is important to preserve their identity and ensure proper recognition.