The spelling of the word "eldreth" can be deceiving, but it follows common patterns in English orthography. "Eldreth" is pronounced as \ˈɛldɹəθ\, with stress on the first syllable. The "e" at the beginning of the word is not silent, but rather pronounced as a short "e" sound. The "th" at the end of the word is pronounced as a voiceless dental fricative. The combination of "dr" in the middle of the word is pronounced as one consonant sound, a voiced dental fricative.