The spelling of the name "Pavel Lisitsian" can be a challenge for those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the name is spelled /pævəl lɪˈsitsjən/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by a "v" sound. The second syllable contains a schwa vowel sound, followed by a "l" sound and a stressed "i" sound. The final syllable contains a combination of a "s" sound and a "sh" sound, followed by a schwa vowel sound and a stressed "e" sound.