The spelling of the word "Goodell" is relatively easy to decipher with the phonetic transcription in IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). The first syllable is pronounced as /ɡʊd/ and sounds like "gud". The second syllable is pronounced as /ɛl/ which sounds like "el". Together, the word is pronounced as "gud-el". The name "Goodell" is often used as a surname and can have multiple origins, including being derived from German surnames that start with "Gut" meaning "good".