The spelling of the word "Lech After" can be confusing due to its unusual combination of letters. However, it is pronounced as /lɛx ˈæftər/. The first syllable "Lech" is pronounced with the sound of "k" followed by the "h" sound. The second syllable "After" is pronounced as it looks. The word "Lech" comes from Middle English, meaning "to lick", and "After" means "later". Together, "Lech After" translates to "lick later" or "take a snifter after dinner".