The spelling of the word "vaea" may seem mysterious, but it does follow the phonetic rules of the English language. The correct pronunciation of this word is /veɪə/. The "v" sound, pronounced as /v/, is followed by the diphthong "ay", pronounced as /eɪ/, and then the schwa sound, pronounced as /ə/. The schwa sound is often represented by an "e" in English, but it is pronounced as a muted /uh/ sound. Mastering phonetics can help one understand how to spell and pronounce words like "vaea" with confidence.