How Do You Spell MLPDL?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛmˌɛlpˈiːdˌiːˈɛl] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "MLPDL" may seem confusing, but it is actually an abbreviation for "major league professional development league." The letters ML represent "major league" and PDL stands for "professional development league." The pronunciation of this word, using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, would be /ˈmeɪdʒər ˈliːɡ ˌprəˈfɛʃənəl dɪˈvɛləpmənt liːg/. This term is often used in the context of baseball to refer to a league that serves as a development pathway for players aspiring to play in the major leagues.
