The spelling of the word "sauder" is unique and often confused. It is pronounced /ˈsaʊdər/ which means it is a two syllable word with the primary stress on the first syllable. The qu sound in the word is phonetically represented as /k/. The letter u in the word is pronounced as /ʌ/, which is usually seen in words such as cup or fun. Despite the uncommon spelling, "sauder" is recognized in some dialects as a variant of the word "soldier".