Spofford is a surname that may have a confusing spelling. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced /ˈspɒfərd/ (spof-erd). The first syllable rhymes with "off", while the second syllable rhymes with "word". The spelling appears simple, but some may assume there is an extra "f" or "e" in the word. However, with the correct phonetic transcription (/ˈspɒfərd/), the spelling should be easy to remember and correctly used.