"Lafordswic" is a Middle English phrase, which is spelled using the Anglo-Saxon runes alphabet. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /læfɔːrdswɪk/. The first syllable "laf" sounds like "laugh" without the "g," while "ord" is pronounced like "awd." The "s" and "w" sounds are pronounced separately, as "s" and "w," respectively. Finally, the "ic" ending sounds like "itch." Although "Lafordswic" is a rarely used term today, it has historical significance as the ancient name for the city of Leeds.