The name "Lanigan" is spelled phonetically as /lænɪɡən/. The letter "L" depicts the sound "l", followed by the vowel sound "æ" produced by the letter "a." The letter "n" is pronounced next followed by a short vowel "ɪ". The sound "g" is produced by the letter "g," and lastly, the letter "ə" indicates a schwa sound. The spelling of Lanigan reflects its Irish origin, where many words have varied pronunciation and elaborate spelling. Overall, the phonetic spelling of Lanigan guides people to articulate the name correctly.