How Do You Spell BLEPHILIA?
Pronunciation: [blɛfˈɪli͡ə] (IPA) 
Blephilia is a genus of flowering plants with a somewhat tricky spelling. The word follows the regular English spelling of "bl-" followed by the "e" that is pronounced as a short "e" sound. The next syllable "phi" is spelled as it sounds with a "f" and a long "i" sound. The last syllable, "-lia," is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by an "a." Thus, the IPA phonetic transcription for blephilia would be /blɛˈfɪliə/. While the spelling may be difficult, the plant is well worth appreciating for its beautiful blooms.
