The spelling of the word "ruddell" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. It is pronounced as /ˈrʌdəl/. This word consists of two syllables - "rud" and "dell". The first syllable "rud" is pronounced as /rʌd/, which rhymes with "mud" and "bud". The second syllable "dell" is pronounced as /dəl/, which rhymes with "shell" and "well". These two syllables combined create the unique pronunciation of the word "ruddell".