The spelling of the word "YEV" might seem confusing to many, but it follows the rules of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as [jev], where the "y" is pronounced as "ya" and the "e" sounds like "eh." The "v" at the end represents a voiced labiodental fricative sound. While the spelling of "YEV" may look unusual, its pronunciation is straightforward when using the IPA phonetic transcription system.