The spelling of "Roe Richard" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. "Roe" is pronounced as /roʊ/ with the "o" sound elongated. "Richard" is pronounced as /ˈrɪtʃərd/ with the stress on the first syllable and the "ch" pronounced as /tʃ/. In English, "Roe" is a surname and "Richard" is a given name. When combined, "Roe Richard" could refer to a person with that full name or be used in a different context altogether.