The spelling of the word "lynd" can be a bit confusing due to its uncommon usage. It is pronounced as /lɪnd/, in which the "y" is pronounced as a short "i" sound, followed by the consonant combination "nd" which is pronounced as a nasal "n" sound. This spelling may be due to its origin from Old Norse "lind", which means "lime tree". Nevertheless, it is important to note that this word is not widely used and may have variations in different contexts.