Mervine is a rare surname that is pronounced as /ˈmɜrvən/. The first syllable "mer" is pronounced with an open-mid central vowel /ɜr/, followed by a schwa sound in the second syllable /vən/. The spelling of the word "mervine" is fairly straightforward, with each letter representing a specific sound in the pronunciation. The word likely has Welsh origins, as it is a common name in Wales. Overall, the word "mervine" is an uncommon but easy to spell word.