The spelling of the word "dittrich" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It is pronounced as /ˈdɪtrɪk/, with emphasis on the first syllable. The sound "d" indicates the beginning of the word and "r" represents its distinctive "r" sound. The "i" vowel sound followed by double "t" and "r" represents its unique spelling. The final "ch" sound is represented by the letter combination "ch" without any special phonetic symbol in the IPA.