The spelling of the surname "DiNardo" follows the IPA phonetic transcription /diː'naɹdoʊ/. The first syllable "di-" is pronounced with a long "e" sound, while the second syllable "-nar" is pronounced with a soft "a" sound. The final syllable "-do" is pronounced with a long "o" sound. The capitalization of the letter "N" in the middle of the name is a common Italian practice. "DiNardo" is a popular surname among people of Italian descent, and it means "of Nardo", a town in southern Italy.