The spelling of "Hermann Ritter" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first name, Hermann, is pronounced as /hɛrˈman/ with the stress on the first syllable. The surname, Ritter, is pronounced as /ˈrɪtər/ with the stress on the second syllable. The word "Ritter" originates from Germany and means "knight" in English. Hermann Ritter was a German physicist and musicologist who made significant contributions to the study of acoustics and the development of musical instruments in the 19th century.