The spelling of "lockridge" can be a bit tricky to decipher, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced as "lahk" (lɑk), with the "o" sound replaced by an "a" sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "rij" (ɹɪdʒ), with the "d" sound softened into a "j" sound. The final syllable is pronounced as "j" (dʒ), similar to the "j" sound in "jump." So, the IPA transcription for "lockridge" is /lɑk.ɹɪdʒ.dʒ/.