How Do You Spell GILYARD?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪljɑːd] (IPA)

The word "gilyard" is a rare and unique spelling that originates from Old French. The phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈdʒɪljaɹd/. The first syllable "g" is pronounced as a soft "j" sound while the second syllable "i" is pronounced as the "ee" sound. The "l" and "y" together create a distinct "ly" sound. The last syllable "ard" is pronounced with a silent "d". This spelling is important to remember when encountering the name in written or spoken form.