How Do You Spell STODDERT?

Pronunciation: [stˈɒdət] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Stoddert" is not intuitive, but can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "stɑd", rhyming with "cod". The second syllable is pronounced as "ərt", with a neutral vowel sound similar to the "a" in "sofa". The silent "e" at the end of the word indicates that the preceding vowel is a long sound, in this case the "er" sound as in "herd". Overall, the pronunciation of "Stoddert" is "stɑd-ərt".