The spelling of the word "Anticum" may seem unusual, but it follows basic phonetic rules. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is /æn.tɪ.kəm/. The first syllable "an" is pronounced with the vowel sound /æ/, as in "cat." The second syllable "ti" follows the consonant-vowel pattern, pronounced as /tɪ/ with the short "i" sound. Finally, the ending syllable "cum" is pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/ followed by the consonant sound /k/ as in "come." This results in the unique spelling of "Anticum."