The spelling of the name "Lavrans" may seem confusing to some, but it can be broken down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced like "lahv," with the "a" sounding like the "a" in "father." The second syllable is pronounced like "rahns," with the "a" sounding like the "a" in "cat." The emphasis is placed on the first syllable, so the stress is on "lahv." Together, the name is pronounced as "LAHV-rahns."