The spelling of the word "Atrices" may seem confusing at first, but it becomes clearer when you consider its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, "Atrices" is spelled as /əˈtraɪsiz/. The first syllable, "a," is pronounced with a schwa sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "try," which is followed by the plural suffix "-es." "Atrices" is actually the plural form of the word "atrix," meaning a female actor or actress in ancient Rome.