The spelling of the name "Reynold" follows a common English pattern. The first syllable, "Rey", is pronounced with the long vowel sound /eɪ/. The second syllable, "nold", is pronounced with the short vowel sound /ɒ/ followed by the voiced consonant /ld/. The proper IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈreɪ.nɒld/. However, variations in regional accents or personal preference may result in slightly different pronunciations of this name.
The name Reynold is derived from the Old Germanic personal name Raginwald, which was composed of the elements ragin meaning counsel or advice, and wald meaning rule or ruler. Over time, the name underwent various phonetic changes and adaptations, resulting in different spellings such as Reinold, Reinhold, and finally Reynold.