How Do You Spell ALIPTERION?
Pronunciation: [ˌalɪptˈi͡əɹɪən] (IPA) 
The word "alipterion" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /ælɪpˈtɛriən/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short 'a' sound, followed by a short 'i'. The second syllable has a stress on the 't' and is followed by the 'e' sound. The third syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by an 'r' and 'i'. The final two syllables consist of a short 'a' sound and the 'n' sound. "Alipterion" is a rare word used to describe a bird that cannot fly.
