The spelling of "Spelding" can be confusing because it contains a silent letter "d". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /spɛldɪŋ/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "e" is pronounced as a short "e" sound, while the "i" is pronounced as a short "i" sound. The silent "d" is a remnant of the Old English spelling of the word, which was "Speldinge". Despite the unusual spelling, "Spelding" is not a rare surname and can be found in various parts of the world.