The word "aleyard" is spelled with two syllables: /ˈeɪl.jəd/. The first syllable is pronounced with the long E sound, as in "day". The second syllable is pronounced with the Y consonant sound followed by a short E sound, as in "yes". Despite sounding like "ale yard", the correct spelling is "aleyard". This word is not commonly used in modern English, but it can refer to a yard where ale or beer is brewed or stored.