The spelling of the word "ospanov" is governed by the rules of Kazakh language. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /ɔsˈpɑnɔf/. The first syllable "os" is pronounced with an open-mid back rounded vowel /ɔ/, followed by the consonant cluster of "p" and "n". The second syllable "pa" is pronounced as open-mid back unrounded vowel /ɑ/. The last syllable "nov" is pronounced with the consonant cluster of "n" and "v" with an unvoiced consonant /f/.