The spelling of the word "Ellfredah" is unique, and may seem difficult to pronounce at first. Using IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation of this word can be broken down as /ˈɛlfɹɛdə/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced "elf" with a short "e" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced "fred" with a long "e" sound. The last syllable, "-ah", is pronounced with a neutral "a" sound. Remembering these individual sounds can make it easier to correctly spell and pronounce "Ellfredah".