How Do You Spell ANAPHALANTIASIS?
Pronunciation: [ˈanɐfˌalanʃˌɪɐsˌiz] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "anaphalantiasis" can be a bit confusing because it doesn't follow the usual phonetic rules. The IPA transcription for this word would be /ˌænəfəlænˈtaɪəsɪs/. The "ph" in the middle of the word is pronounced like an "f", while the "ti" combination is pronounced like "sh". The emphasis is on the fourth syllable, "lan," making it a six-syllable word. While not commonly used, it refers to an allergic reaction to an allergen that the body has previously encountered.
