The spelling of the word "Soderlund" can be a bit confusing. It is pronounced as /ˈsoʊdərlʌnd/, with stress on the second syllable. The "S" is pronounced like the letter "S" and the "u" is pronounced like "uh". The "o" in the second syllable has a long sound like "oh". The "l" in the third syllable is silent. The final "d" is pronounced like the letter "d". Despite the spelling being challenging, once you learn the phonetic pronunciation, it becomes easier to say.