The spelling of the name Velasques may seem confusing at first, but it follows the standard rules of English phonetics. The "v" and "s" sounds are represented by their respective letters, while the "e" and "a" are pronounced as "uh" and "ah", respectively. Thus, the correct phonetic transcription of Velasques is /vəˈlæskɪz/. Remembering the pronunciation of each letter can make it easier to spell and say this name correctly.