The name "Jolanthe" is a unique one, and its spelling may be confusing to some. However, by using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription system, its spelling can be easily understood. The first syllable is pronounced as /joʊ/, like the word "Joe." The second syllable contains the sound /lænt/, which is pronounced similar to the word "lent." The final syllable is /θi/, which sounds like the word "thy." Therefore, the correct pronunciation of "Jolanthe" is /joʊlæntθi/.
The name "Jolanthe" is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Germanic name "Yolanda" or "Iolanta", which has roots in Old High German and Old Norse. The name Yolanda/Iolanta has various possible etymologies but is generally believed to be composed of the elements "jewel" or "violet" and "land" or "country", thus suggesting meanings such as "violet land" or "land of jewels". Over time, "Yolanda" became "Jolanthe" in Dutch, reflecting phonetic changes in the language.