The word "Hemselven" is spelled phonetically as /hɛmˈsɛlvən/. The first syllable "hem" is pronounced with an open "e" sound and the "m" sound. The second syllable "sel" is pronounced with a "s" sound followed by an "e" sound as in "bed". The third syllable "ven" is pronounced with the "v" sound followed by an "e" sound and an "n" sound. This combination of sounds comes together to create the unique spelling of "Hemselven".