The word "Goettle" is a German surname that is pronounced as /ˈɡɜːrtl̩/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with an open-mid back unrounded vowel /ɜːr/, followed by a voiceless alveolar stop /t/. The second syllable is pronounced as a syllabic lateral /l̩/. The word does not follow the usual English spelling conventions and may be challenging for English speakers to spell accurately. The correct pronunciation and spelling of proper nouns, such as surnames, are essential to avoid confusion and miscommunication.