The word "duerr" can be perplexing for English speakers, but its spelling becomes clear with phonetic transcription. It is pronounced as /dju:r/ with an elongated "u" sound (IPA symbol /u:/) and a soft "r" (IPA symbol /r/). It is derived from the German surname "Dürr" which means "thin" or "lean". While the English version of this name usually has two "r's", the spelling of "duerr" is a simplified version. Remembering its phonetic spelling can help avoid misspellings of this unique last name.