Leadochre is a compound word comprised of two separate words, "lead" and "ochre". The first part of the word, "lead", is spelled with the [lɛd] sound, emphasizing the "e" and pronounced with a quick, sharp "d" sound. The second part of the word, "ochre", is spelled with the [oʊkər] sound, where "o" is pronounced "oh" and "ch" is almost silent. Together, the word is pronounced [lɛd-oʊ-krə]. Leadochre is a type of pigment with a yellowish-brown color.