The word "LACEAN" is spelled as /leɪ.si.ən/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "leɪ" is pronounced as "lay" with a long "a" sound. The second syllable "si" is pronounced as "see" with a long "e" sound. The third syllable "ən" is pronounced as "un" with a schwa sound. This three-syllable word is primarily used as an adjective to describe the ethos or principles of LACE, which stands for Learning Analytics Community Exchange, a global community that aims to advance the field of learning analytics.