The spelling of the word "Soderquist" is somewhat challenging. It is spelled as /so̞dərkwɪst/ in IPA phonetic transcription. One reason for this difficulty is the presence of the letter combination "qu," which can produce a different sound from "q" alone. Additionally, the "o" and "e" in the word are pronounced as a single sound because of the schwa symbol, creating three syllables. While it may take some practice to pronounce correctly, getting the spelling right allows for clear communication.