The spelling of the word "Lieana" can be difficult to understand without the proper phonetic transcription. In IPA notation, the word would be pronounced as /liːænə/. The combination of the letters "iea" represents the long "ee" sound, while the final "ana" portion of the word is pronounced with a schwa sound. When spoken aloud, "Lieana" may sound like "lee-uh-na" to those unfamiliar with the IPA transcription. Understanding the proper phonetics of this word can assist with its proper pronunciation and spelling.