The spelling of "vannostrand" can be confusing due to its unusual pronunciation. The correct pronunciation is [vænəʊstrænd], where the stress is on the second syllable. The "vn" combination is pronounced as a single consonant sound, like the "gn" in "gnome." The second syllable contains a long "o" sound and a short "a" sound, followed by the "n" and "d" sounds. Altogether, "vannostrand" is spelled with two N's, one O, one S, one T, one R, one A, and one D, with the second N and second A forming a unique consonant-vowel cluster.