The spelling of the word "Brotheler" may appear confusing to some due to the unique phonetic sounds that make up the word. The IPA phonetic transcription of "Brotheler" is /brʌðələr/. The 'o' sound is pronounced as a short 'u' sound, and the 'th' sound is replaced with the 'ð' sound. The ending 'er' is pronounced as a schwa sound. Despite the unusual spelling, "Brotheler" refers to a person who manages or works in a brothel.