The spelling of the word "LODU" is unique and may be confusing for some to pronounce correctly. The phonetic transcription for "LODU" is /ˈlɑdu/ which indicates that the beginning sound should be a clear "lah" sound, followed by a short "doo" sound. The "u" in the middle of the word is pronounced like the "oo" in "book". In order to avoid mispronunciation, it may be helpful to practice saying the word slowly with emphasis on each syllable.