How Do You Spell ARSLANIAN?

Pronunciation: [ɑːslˈe͡ɪni͡ən] (IPA)

The spelling of the last name "Arslanian" can be a bit tricky to figure out just by looking at it. Fortunately, the International Phonetic Alphabet gives us a clear breakdown of the word's sounds. The first syllable, "Ars," is pronounced like "arz" with a short "a" sound and a "z" sound at the end. The second syllable, "la," is pronounced like "la" with a short "a" sound. The final syllable, "ni-an," is pronounced like "nē-ən" with a long "e" sound and a schwa at the end. Together, the phonetic transcription of "Arslanian" is "ˌɑrzˈlɑniən."