The spelling of the word "Vivalan" is unique and can be quite challenging to pronounce correctly. It is pronounced /ˈvɪvələn/, with stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced like 'viv' and the last syllable is pronounced like 'lin'. The 'a' in the second syllable is pronounced like a schwa sound, hence the spelling with an 'a' instead of an 'e'. Overall, the spelling of "Vivalan" follows the English language's somewhat unpredictable phonetic rules.