The correct spelling of the word "southard" is S-O-U-T-H-A-R-D. The phonetic transcription in IPA is /ˈsaʊθərd/. The first syllable is pronounced like "south" (IPA: /saʊθ/), which refers to the direction on a compass. The second syllable is pronounced like "hard" (IPA: /hɑrd/), which means difficult or tough. Therefore, "southard" means a tough or difficult person or something that is located in the direction of south. It is important to use the correct spelling in written communication to avoid confusion or misunderstanding.