The word "Loethen" is a proper noun and does not follow regular spelling patterns. It is pronounced as /ˈləʊðən/ which can be broken down into individual phonemes: l-oh-th-uh-n. The first sound is a clear L, followed by an "oh" sound, then a soft TH sound, an "uh" sound, and finally a clear N sound. The spelling may seem unusual, but it is important to remember that not all words follow conventional spelling rules, particularly when it comes to proper nouns.