The spelling of the name "Gwynn" might seem confusing at first, but it is actually quite straightforward when broken down phonetically. In IPA transcription, "Gwynn" is spelled /ɡwɪn/, with two distinct syllables. The first syllable, "gw" is a combination of the "g" and "w" sounds, which together create a voiced velar stop followed by a labiovelar approximant. The second syllable "inn" is spelled with a short "i" followed by a voiced velar nasal consonant. Altogether, the name "Gwynn" is pronounced with a stress on the first syllable, like "GWIN."