The spelling of "Merven" can be a bit tricky, as it is not a commonly used word. To break it down phonetically, the first syllable is pronounced "mɜː" with a long and open "e" sound, followed by "vən" with a schwa sound in the second syllable. The "r" in the first syllable is pronounced with a slight rhotic sound, while the "v" in the second syllable is a voiced labiodental fricative. Overall, the phonetic transcription for "Merven" is /mɜːvən/.