How Do You Spell ANASTALTICA?

Pronunciation: [ˌanastˈaltɪkə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "anastaltica" may be confusing to some. It is actually spelled "anastaltic", with the emphasis on the second syllable. The proper IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /əˈnæstæltɪk/. The "a" sound is pronounced like in "cat", the "e" sound is pronounced like in "met", and the "i" sound is pronounced like in "sit". The final "c" is pronounced with a hard "k" sound. This word refers to a type of involuntary movement or spasm in muscles.