The spelling of "Rowlands" can seem tricky at first glance, but with the help of IPA phonetics, it becomes clearer. The word is pronounced as /rəʊləndz/ with the stress on the first syllable. The "ow" sound in "Row" is pronounced as /əʊ/ like in the word "go". The "l" is pronounced as /l/ and the "and" sound is pronounced as /ənd/. Finally, the "s" is pronounced as /z/. With this knowledge, spelling "Rowlands" correctly becomes easier.