The spelling of the word "Brodryck" may seem confusing to some, but it can be deciphered using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "Brod" can be pronounced as "brawd" with a long "o" sound, while the second syllable "ryck" can be pronounced as "rik" with a short "i" sound. When combined, the correct pronunciation of "Brodryck" becomes "brawd-rik". Understanding IPA can aid in correctly pronouncing and spelling unfamiliar words.