The word "ovington" is a proper noun and is spelled as it sounds, using the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈoʊvɪŋtən/. The first syllable "o" is pronounced as "oh", followed by the "v" sound as in "victory" and the "i" sound as in "it". The second syllable contains the "ng" sound as in "song" and ends with the "tən" sound as in "button". This unique spelling and pronunciation may be confusing to those unfamiliar with the name but is easily deciphered through the use of phonetic transcription.