The spelling of the name "Ann Oddy" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). In this system, "Ann" is pronounced as /æn/ with the "a" sound being short and pronounced as in the word "cat". "Oddy" is pronounced as /ˈɒdi/, with the stress on the first syllable and the "o" sound being pronounced as in the word "hot". The "dd" sound is pronounced as a voiced dental plosive. Together, the name "Ann Oddy" is pronounced as /ˈæn ˈɒdi/.