The spelling of "Lou Ritter" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first name "Lou" is spelled /lu/, with a "oo" sound like in "too," followed by a "l" sound. The last name "Ritter" is spelled /ˈrɪtər/, starting with a "r" sound, followed by a short "i" sound like in "sit," a "t" sound, another short "i" sound, and ending with an "er" sound like in "better." Together, the name is pronounced "loo rit-er."