The spelling of "Simon Lourdet" is pronounced as /saɪmən lʊərˈdɛt/. In terms of spelling, "Simon" follows the usual English pattern with an "s" followed by an "i". "Lourdet", on the other hand, is a French surname and the spelling reflects the French pronunciation, with the "ou" sound represented by the letters "ou". The final "t" is pronounced and serves to distinguish the French pronunciation from an English approximation like "Lourde".