How Do You Spell ALGETICUS?

Pronunciation: [alɡˈɛtɪkəs] (IPA)

The word "Algeticus" is a scientific term that refers to something related to pain. The word is pronounced with four syllables, /æl.ˈɡɛ.tɪ.kəs/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, the second syllable has a schwa sound, the third syllable has a soft "g" sound, and the final syllable has a hard "k" sound. The spelling of this word follows the Latin root "alg-" meaning pain, which is evident in other scientific terms such as "algia" and "analgesic".