The spelling of the name "Robertha" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "Rob," is pronounced with an /ɑ:/ sound, as in "car." The second syllable, "er," has an /ɜ:/ sound, as in "fern." The "th" in "tha" is pronounced with a /ð/ sound, similar to "this" or "that." Finally, the last syllable, "a," is pronounced with an /ə/ sound, similar to the "a" in "sofa." Altogether, "Robertha" is pronounced as /ˈrɑ:bɜ:ðə/.