The spelling of the word "hodder" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It is pronounced as /ˈhɒdər/, with the stressed syllable being the first one. The "h" is silent, and the "o" is pronounced as "ah". The "d" and "r" sounds are clear and sharp. "Hodder" can refer to a surname or a place name, such as the Hodder River, which flows through the Forest of Bowland in northern England.