The word "ascriptitius" is a rare and obscure term that is not commonly used in everyday language. It is spelled with three syllables: /æskrɪpˈtɪʃəs/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "a" sound, and the second syllable with a short "i" sound. The stress falls on the third syllable, where the "t" is pronounced with an aspirated "t" sound. The word itself means "not written down," and its usage is mostly confined to legal or historical documents.