The proper spelling of the name James Green Somerville is straightforward, but the pronunciation can be a bit tricky. The IPA phonetic transcription for this name is ˈdʒeɪmz ɡriːn ˈsʌmərvɪl. The first name is pronounced with a soft "j" sound, while the last name has a stressed syllable on the "er" sound. The "o" in Somerville is pronounced like a schwa, making it "suh-mur-vil." Overall, the name has a musical quality to it, with a mix of soft and hard sounds creating a pleasing rhythm.