Vanicek is a common Czech surname that is pronounced as /ˈvanɪtʃɛk/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "va" is pronounced as "van," which rhymes with "pan." The "i" in the second syllable is pronounced as "ee," while the "tch" in the third syllable represents a hard "ch" sound, like in the word "cheese." Lastly, the last syllable "ek" is pronounced as "eck," rhyming with "tech." With this spelling and pronunciation guide, one can accurately pronounce the name Vanicek.