The word "Zilvia" is often misspelled as "Silvia" due to its similar pronunciation. However, the correct spelling is with a "Z," as in "Zebra." The pronunciation of "Zilvia" is \ˈzɪlviə\, with stress on the first syllable. The "Z" sound is a voiced alveolar fricative, and the "i" is pronounced as a short vowel, like in the word "sit." The second syllable has a schwa sound, which sounds like the "a" in "sofa." Remembering the correct spelling and pronunciation can eliminate confusion and misunderstandings.