The spelling of "Roger Chao" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "Roger" is spelled /ˈrɑːdʒər/, with the stress on the first syllable and the "r" pronounced as a retroflexive consonant. "Chao" is spelled /tʃaʊ/, with the stress on the second syllable and the "ch" pronounced as a voiceless postalveolar affricate. When pronounced together, "Roger Chao" is pronounced as /ˈrɑːdʒər tʃaʊ/, with a slight pause between the two names.