The spelling of the word "Gertha" is notable for its silent "h," which differs from the more common spelling of "Gerta" or "Gretta." Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the pronunciation of "Gertha" can be transcribed as /ˈɡɜrθə/. The symbol "θ" represents the "th" sound commonly found in words like "think" and "bath." Thus, the proper pronunciation of "Gertha" involves pronouncing the "th" sound despite its unorthodox spelling.