The spelling of the word "Sandifer" is derived from its pronunciation. According to IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /sændɪfər/. The initial sound is /s/, followed by the vowel sound /æ/. The third sound is /n/ and the fourth sound is /d/. The final syllable is pronounced with /ɪ/ and /fər/. The spelling of the word is consistent with how it sounds. Overall, "Sandifer" is phonetically spelled with a combination of consonants and vowels.