The spelling of the word "duford" is quite unusual and may be confusing to some. However, it is pronounced as /ˈdjuːfərd/, with the initial "d" pronounced as "j". The "u" in the first syllable is pronounced as "oo", while the "o" in the second syllable is pronounced as "uh". The final "d" is pronounced as a soft "th" sound. It is important to pay attention to the IPA transcription in order to properly pronounce and spell this word.