Ligon is a rare surname that has a distinctive spelling. Its pronunciation can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription as /liːɡən/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound followed by a hard "g" sound. The second syllable sounds like "uhn" with a soft "n" at the end. Although this spelling may be unfamiliar to some, it is consistent with English sound-to-letter rules. The spelling of Ligon may be unique, but its pronunciation is no mystery using IPA phonetic transcription.