The word "rolf" is spelled with four letters, but it can be confusing to pronounce since it can have different vowels sounds depending on the accent. In IPA phonetic transcription, "rolf" can be written as /rɒlf/ in British English or /roʊlf/ in American English. The first sound corresponds to the British pronunciation of the vowel in "lot," while the second sound corresponds to the American pronunciation of the vowel in "boat." Regardless of the accent, "rolf" is a commonly-used name for males.