The name "Lionello" is pronounced as /liɒˈnɛləʊ/. The first syllable "li-" is pronounced as "lee" with a short "i" sound. The second syllable "o-" is pronounced as "oh" with a long "o" sound. The third syllable "-nell" is pronounced as "nel" with a schwa sound in between the "l" and the second "n". The final syllable "-o" is pronounced as "oh" with a long "o" sound. The spelling of "Lionello" follows the English language phonetics and pronunciation rules.
The name Lionello is of Italian origin. It is derived from the Latin name Leonellus, which is a diminutive form of the word leo, meaning lion. The suffix -ello in Italian is often used to indicate a smaller or affectionate version of something, so Lionello can be interpreted as little lion or lion cub.