The word "McVea" is a proper noun typically used as a surname. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be transcribed as /məkˈviː/. The "Mc" is pronounced with a schwa sound followed by a clear "k" sound, and the "Vea" is pronounced with a long "e" vowel sound and a soft "v" sound. The spelling of the word is typical of many Anglo-Saxon surnames with a Scottish or Irish origin that starts with "Mc" or "Mac".