The word "hodr" is an Old Norse name and is not commonly used in modern English. The correct IPA phonetic transcription for "hodr" is /ˈhoːðr/. The first sound is a long "o" followed by a voiced dental fricative "ð." The final sound is a trilled "r." The spelling of the word "hodr" reflects the unique orthography of Old Norse, which utilizes a variety of diacritical marks and letters not found in modern English.
The word "hodr" comes from Old Norse, specifically from the Old Norse name "Hǫðr". In Norse mythology, Hǫðr was a blind god associated with darkness and winter. The etymology of the name itself is not entirely clear, but it is believed to be related to words meaning "battle" or "strife" in Old Norse. Hǫðr is prominently featured in Norse mythology, most notably in the story of Baldr's death, where he inadvertently kills Baldr due to being tricked by the mischievous god Loki.