The spelling of the word "cardoza" can be a bit tricky, as it may be pronounced differently depending on the speaker's dialect. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word's pronunciation is /kɑːrˈdoʊzə/. This means that the "c" is pronounced as "k", the "a" is long, and the "o" is pronounced as "oh" rather than "ah". The final "a" is pronounced as "uh", and the stress is placed on the second syllable. Remembering the IPA pronunciation can help ensure accurate spelling and pronunciation of this word.