The spelling of the word "reavis" is not a common one. However, it can be broken down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /rɪˈeɪvɪs/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by the "long a" sound in "hey". The second syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by a "v" sound and finally a short "i" sound again. While unusual, this spelling remains a valid representation of the name "Reavis".