The spelling of the word "JUVEL" is peculiar considering its pronunciation. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it is pronounced as /dʒuːˈvɛl/. This means that the initial "j" sound is pronounced as the "dge" sound in "edge", followed by a long "u" sound and a "v" sound pronounced as "v". Finally, the last two letters are pronounced with an "eːl" sound. Despite the unusual spelling, "JUVEL" remains a valid word that can refer to a gemstone or a person of youthful appearance.