Pronunciation: [lˈafe͡ɪv] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "lafave" is not immediately intuitive. The correct pronunciation is /ləˈfɛv/, which can be broken down into four phonetic segments: the "l" sound, the short "uh" sound, the "f" sound, and the "eh" sound followed by the "v" sound. The combination of the "a" and "v" may tempt some to spell it with two "v's," but the correct spelling, as demonstrated by the phonetic transcription, is with a single "v."
The word "LaFave" is a surname of French origin. It is derived from the Old French word "la fève", which translates to "the bean" in English. In the Middle Ages, it was customary in France to bake a cake called "galette des Rois" (King's cake) during the Feast of Epiphany. The cake contained a hidden bean, and the person who found it in their slice would be crowned the king or queen of the day. It is believed that the surname "LaFave" originated from individuals who were lucky enough to find the fève (bean) in the cake. Over time, "la fève" evolved into "LaFave" as a surname.
