The spelling of Rodriguez is often mistaken with "Rodrequez". The correct pronunciation of Rodriguez is /rɔːˈdriːɡɛz/ which explains the correct spelling. The /r/ sound is made by raising the tongue to the hard palate, followed by the /ɔː/ sound made with the open jaw, and the rolled /r/ sound. The /d/ sound is created by bringing the tongue to the alveolar ridge followed by the vowel sound /i/ made with the tongue raised to the hard palate and ending in the /ɛz/ sound created by the z phoneme.