"Liedtke" is spelled with the consonant cluster "dt" which is not common in English. It is pronounced as [liːt.kə] in IPA phonetic transcription. The "ie" in the word represents the long "ee" sound. The "d" is pronounced with the tongue touching the top of the teeth, while the "t" sound is made by pressing the tongue to the roof of the mouth. "Liedtke" is of German origin, and the letter "k" at the end is common in German surnames.
The word "Liedtke" is a German surname. It is derived from the Middle High German word "liet(e)" meaning "song" or "poem", and the suffix "-tke" which is often a diminutive or affectionate form. Thus, "Liedtke" can be roughly translated to "little song" or "little poem". Surnames like Liedtke were commonly given based on a person's profession, character, or even a personal attribute.