The word "skudra" is a Latvian term that refers to a type of sheep that has long, curly wool. The spelling of this word follows the Latvian convention of phonetic spelling, with each letter representing a specific sound. The IPA phonetic transcription of "skudra" is /skūdra/, with the "ū" indicating a long "u" sound, and the "d" and "r" being pronounced separately. This underscores the importance of understanding different writing systems and pronunciations when communicating with people from diverse cultures.