Abdou is a name that originates from Arabic, and the spelling is based on its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /æbdʊ/. The first sound is the "æ" sound found in "cat", followed by the "b" sound. The "d" is pronounced with the back of the tongue touching the soft palate, and the "ʊ" sound is the same as the "u" in "put". Overall, the spelling of "Abdou" accurately represents its pronunciation in the Arabic language.