Finstad, a Norwegian surname, is spelled as /ˈfɪnstæd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word starts with an unvoiced fricative f sound, followed by a short i vowel sound /ɪ/. The consonant cluster "nst" is pronounced as /nst/, and the stressed syllable ends with a d sound /d/. The final syllable, "-ad," is pronounced as /æd/. This phonetic transcription helps to accurately represent the sounds in Finstad, ensuring the correct spelling of the name.