The word "lendl" is an unconventional spelling of the surname "Lendl", famously associated with former tennis player Ivan Lendl. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈlɛndəl/, which represents the pronunciation of the surname in American English. The initial "l" sound is followed by a short "e" vowel sound and the "nd" consonant cluster. The final syllable is pronounced with another short "e" sound and the "l" sound again. While the spelling of "lendl" may seem strange, it is ultimately a valid variation of the name Lendl.