The spelling of "William Trogdon" can be explained through the use of IPA phonetic transcription. The first name, William, is spelled with the phonetic symbols /ˈwɪliəm/. The last name, Trogdon, is spelled with the phonetic symbols /trɑːɡdən/. The consonants in Trogdon are pronounced with a trilled /r/ sound and a hard /g/ sound. The vowels are pronounced with an open back /ɑː/ sound and a schwa /ə/ sound. Together, these sounds create the proper pronunciation and spelling of the name William Trogdon.