The spelling of the word "lemont kier" may seem unusual at first glance, but it can be broken down into its phonetic components. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), we can see that "lemont" is pronounced /ˈlɛmənt/, with the stress on the first syllable. "Kier" is pronounced /kɪər/, with a long "e" sound as in "beer". Together, "lemont kier" is pronounced /ˈlɛmənt ˈkɪər/. While the origin and meaning of this word may be obscure, its pronunciation can be clarified through IPA transcription.