The spelling of the word "landford" can seem confusing at first due to the silent "d" at the end. However, the IPA phonetic transcription can provide clarity: /lændfɔːrd/. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as in "cat," while the "d" is not pronounced at all. The second syllable contains a long "o" sound as in "four." Together, the word is pronounced "LAN-ford" with emphasis on the first syllable.