How Do You Spell APOPLECTIC OVUM?

Pronunciation: [ˌapəplˈɛktɪk ˈə͡ʊvəm] (IPA)

The spelling of "Apoplectic ovum" may seem daunting to some, but it can be broken down phonetically using IPA transcription. "Apoplectic" is pronounced /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/, with emphasis on the second syllable and a schwa sound in the first syllable. "Ovum" is pronounced /ˈoʊvəm/, with emphasis on the first syllable and a short "o" sound. Combined, the phrase is pronounced as /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk ˈoʊvəm/. This unique phrase refers to an egg cell that has experienced a stroke-like event, usually in the case of an aneurysm.