The spelling of the name "Ruford" can be analyzed using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The initial sound is /ɹ/, which represents the English "r" sound. Next comes the "uh" or "schwa" sound, represented by /ə/. The "f" is /f/, and the final consonant cluster is /ɔːrd/, which represents the "awr" sound. Overall, the spelling of "Ruford" seems to be a phonetic representation of the sound of the name, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules.