How Do You Spell LEIPOLD?

Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪpə͡ʊld] (IPA)

Leipold is a surname with German origin, commonly pronounced as /ˈlaɪpoʊld/ or "LIE-pold." It is believed to derive from the combination of two Germanic words "leiten" and "bald," meaning "to lead" and "bold," respectively. The spelling of this surname is consistent with the general spelling rules of Germanic languages, where "ei" is pronounced as "ai," and "o" as "oh." Phonetic transcriptions are useful in providing insight into the pronunciation of words according to their spelling.