The spelling of "Shirvaun" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable, "Shir," is pronounced as /ʃɜr/, with the "sh" sound followed by a short "i" sound as in "sit" and a neutral "r" sound. The second syllable, "vaun," is pronounced as /vɔn/, with a "v" sound followed by an "oh" sound as in "boat" and a nasal "n" sound. Together, "Shirvaun" is typically pronounced as /ʃɜr-vɔn/ with the emphasis on the first syllable.