The spelling of the name Barthol, /ˈbɑrˌθɔl/, can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The initial sound is a voiced bilabial stop /b/, followed by an open-mid back unrounded vowel /ɑ/. The next sound is a postalveolar fricative /θ/, which is followed by an alveolar lateral approximant /l/. The final sound is a velar stop /k/. Overall, the spelling of Barthol closely reflects its pronunciation with one exception: the silent h in the middle of the name.