The word "Sivvens" may seem confusing at first glance, but its spelling can be easily understood with the help of IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "Siv," is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by the "v" consonant. The second syllable, "vens," features a long "e" sound and a "v" consonant, followed by a short "e" sound and the final "s" consonant. When pronounced correctly, "Sivvens" should sound like "siv-vens" with the emphasis on the second syllable.