The spelling of the word "Pederson" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈpɛdərsən/. The first syllable "ped" is pronounced with a short "e" sound as in "pet," followed by the "ə" schwa sound in the second syllable. The third syllable "r" is pronounced with a silent "e" and the fourth syllable "son" is pronounced with a short "u" sound as in "sun." Together, these sounds form the spelling of the name "Pederson."