The spelling of the word "Anochlesia" can be a bit tricky to understand without the help of phonetic transcription. According to the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), the word is pronounced as əˌnɒkləˈziːə. This means that the first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound (ə), followed by a stressed "no" (nɒ) sound. The 'ch' in the middle of the word is pronounced as a 'k' sound (kl), and the last syllable is pronounced with a long 'e' sound (ziːə). By using the correct phonetic transcription, it becomes clearer how the spelling of "Anochlesia" represents its pronunciation.
1. Catalepsy. 2. Quietude.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.