The spelling of the name "Melyssandre" may seem complex, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "mel" is pronounced as /mɛl/, with the "e" sounding like "eh" and the "l" being a voiced consonant. The second syllable "ys" is pronounced as /is/, with the "y" being a voiced palatal approximant and the "s" being voiceless. The final syllable "andre" is pronounced as /ɑndr/, with the "a" sounding like "ah" and the "d" and "r" being voiced consonants followed by a voiceless "e".