The spelling of the word "leodegar" can be explained through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable, "leo," is pronounced /liːoʊ/ with a long "ee" sound and a pronounced "o." The second syllable, "de," is pronounced /deɪ/ with a long "a" sound. The final syllable, "gar," is pronounced /ɡɑr/ with a hard "g" and a rounded "a." The word "leodegar" is a medieval name that means "people's spear," and its spelling reflects the Old English pronunciation of the time.
The name Leodegar is of Germanic origin, specifically deriving from the Old High German name Liutgar or Liotger. It is composed of two elements: liut, meaning people or of the people, and gar, meaning spear. Therefore, Leodegar can be translated as spear of the people or spear of the tribe.