Studivant is a surname with a unique spelling. The IPA phonetic transcription explains the spelling as /stuːdɪˌvænt/. The first part of the name is pronounced like the word "stud" with a long "u" sound. The second syllable is a short "i" sound followed by the "v" sound, and the final syllable is a short "a" sound followed by the "nt" sound. This unusual spelling may lead to mispronunciations or misspellings, but it adds to the originality and distinctiveness of the name.