The spelling of the word "Goncalve" can be a challenge for some due to its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ɡɒŋˈkælvə/. The "g" is pronounced as a soft "g" sound, while the "o" is sounded as a short "o" sound. The "n" is pronounced as an "n" sound, and the "c" is pronounced as a hard "k" sound. The "a" and "e" are both pronounced as short "a" sounds. The final "v" is pronounced as a "v" sound and is followed by a schwa sound.