The spelling of the surname "Sawinski" can be a challenge to those unfamiliar with Polish phonology. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /səˈvɪnski/. The "s" is pronounced as the normal English "s" sound, while the "a" is pronounced like the "u" in "sun". The "w" is pronounced like a "v" sound, and the "i" is pronounced as a short "i" sound. The final "nski" is pronounced as "yn-ski", with the "n" being nasalized. Overall, the spelling of "Sawinski" reflects the complex sounds of the Polish language.
The surname "Sawinski" is of Polish origin. It is an adjectival form derived from the name "Sawin", which is connected to the Polish word "sawina", meaning "tar". Therefore, "Sawinski" can be roughly translated as "related to/descendant of Sawin" or "pertaining to tar". This surname is derived from a place where tar was produced or traded, or it may have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the tar industry.