The word Kendrew is spelled with a hard "K" sound, followed by the "en" diphthong which sounds like "ehn". The next syllable is pronounced with a soft "dr" sound, followed by the long "u" vowel which sounds like "oo". Finally, the word ends with the "f" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is spelled /ˈkɛn.drʊf/ . Proper spelling of names is important because it ensures accurate pronunciation and recognition of individuals.