The spelling of the name "Lingard" is straightforward phonetically. It is pronounced /ˈlɪŋɡɑːrd/ and contains two syllables. The first syllable, "Lin," is pronounced with a short "I" sound, as in the word "ink," while the second syllable, "gard," is pronounced with a hard "G" sound, as in the word "go." The spelling follows the English language's phonetic rules, where each letter typically represents a specific sound. Thus, "Lingard" is spelled exactly as it sounds.