The spelling of the word "Lexandra" can be explained through its International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription: lɛksændrə. The first syllable "lex" is pronounced with the short "e" sound followed by "ks" and "a" pronounced with the "æ" sound as in "cat". The second syllable "an" has the "æ" sound followed by "dr" and "ə" pronounced with the schwa sound. The spelling of "Lexandra" follows the 'lex' prefix and the traditional ending '-andra' used in female names.