The word "Ledden" is spelled with a double "d" to represent the pronunciation of the consonant sound in the word. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "Ledden" is /ˈlɛdn̩/, where the symbol "n̩" represents a nasalized "n" at the end of the word. The double "d" helps to reinforce the sound of the stressed syllable, which is common in English words with suffixes such as -ed or -en. Correct spelling of "Ledden" is important for clear communication in written English.