The word "lemay" is often spelled as it is pronounced, with each syllable having equal emphasis. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is represented as /ləˈmeɪ/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, while the second syllable features a long A sound as in "may." The spelling of this word is relatively straightforward, although it can be confusing if one is unfamiliar with the word or its pronunciation.