The spelling of the name "Dorotha" is unique and requires some explanation in terms of phonetics. It is pronounced /dəˈroʊθə/ (duh-ROH-thuh) using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The "o" in the first syllable is pronounced as a schwa sound, the "th" in the second syllable is an unvoiced dental fricative, and the final "a" is pronounced as a schwa sound as well. This name may cause confusion with the more common spelling of "Dorothy," but maintains its own distinctive spelling and pronunciation.