The spelling of the surname Lessard is often mispronounced or misspelled due to its unique phonetic transcription. The correct pronunciation is [lɛ.saʁ]. The first syllable "le" is pronounced like "leap" without the "p," followed by the "sard" sounding like "sahr." The letter "s" in the middle of the word is pronounced like "z," and the final "d" is silent. The origin of the name is French, and in French, the double "s" is pronounced as "ss," making the word sound different from the English language pronunciation.
The etymology of the word "Lessard" can be traced back to French origins. It is a French surname that originated from the combination of two words: "less" meaning "small" or "lesser", and "ard" which is a suffix denoting a location. Therefore, "Lessard" can be interpreted to mean "a place or settlement of lesser size or importance". This surname is commonly found in French-speaking regions, especially in France and French-speaking Canadian provinces such as Quebec.