The spelling of the word "vandewater" can be a bit tricky. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /væn-də-wɔːtər/. The "d" after the "n" is often pronounced with a slight "t" sound, leading some to spell it "van de Water." Additionally, the "ea" in "water" is often pronounced like "ah," leading some to spell it "van de Wahter." However it is spelled, the pronunciation remains the same.