The word "ceruminosls" can be a tongue-twister for many, but understanding its IPA phonetic transcription can make it easier to spell. The word, pronounced "suh-roo-muh-noh-sis," refers to an excessive amount of earwax. The "c" is silent, and the "e" is pronounced as "uh" in "up." The "r" is followed by a schwa sound, then the "u" is pronounced as "oo" in "book." The first "i" is pronounced as "ih" in "sit," and the final "o" is pronounced as "oh."
Excessive formation of cerumen.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.