The spelling of the word "Vanostrand" can be confusing due to the various ways it can be pronounced. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /vænoʊstrænd/. The "v" in the first syllable is pronounced as in "vase," while the "a" is pronounced as in "cat." The second syllable features a long "o" sound as in "cone," and the "s" is pronounced as in "snake." The final syllable is pronounced with a short "a" followed by a nasal sound, similar to the word "grand."