The spelling of the name "McElvain" is a bit tricky because it contains silent letters. The name is pronounced /məkˈɛlvən/, with the first syllable pronounced as "mick" with a short "e" sound, the second syllable with a schwa sound, the third syllable pronounced as "el" with a short "e" sound, and the final syllable with a schwa sound. The "c" in "McElvain" is silent, as well as the "a" in the third syllable. The "v" is pronounced as "v" and the "ain" as "en."