Pronunciation: [lˈɛdɛzmə] (IPA) 
The spelling of "ledezma" can be a bit tricky due to the combination of letters and sounds in the word. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /lɛˈdɛzmə/. The first syllable, "le," is pronounced like "leh" with an "e" sound. The second syllable, "dez," is pronounced like "deh-z" with a "z" sound. The final syllable, "ma," is pronounced like "muh" with an "a" sound. Altogether, "ledezma" is pronounced as "leh-deh-z-muh."
The word "ledezma" has its roots in Spanish. It is derived from the Old Castilian word "ledesma", which originally referred to a region in the province of Salamanca, Spain. The name "Ledesma" is believed to have come from the ancient pre-Roman language spoken in the Iberian Peninsula. Over time, "Ledesma" became a surname associated with families from the region. In certain Spanish-speaking countries, "ledezma" is still used as a surname or a given name, although it may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.
