The spelling of the word "Lidie" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. IPA shows that the first syllable of "Lidie" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, like the word "lid". The second syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound, like the word "Eddie". Together, the two syllables create the name "Lidie". The spelling of this name accurately reflects the way it is pronounced in English.