"Mcelveen" is a surname that is pronounced [məˈkɛlviːn] in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "Mc", indicates Irish or Scottish heritage and is pronounced [mək]. The second syllable, "elv", is pronounced [ɛlv] and is similar to the words "elve" or "elven". The final syllable, "een", is pronounced [iːn] as in the word "green". The spelling of "Mcelveen" is tricky due to the combination of Irish and Scottish naming conventions, but the phonetic transcription provides a clear understanding of its pronunciation.