The spelling of the word "chorizagrotis" can be a challenge for those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /kɔrɪzəˈɡroʊtɪs/, which breaks down as follows: the "ch" sound is represented by "co," the "o" is followed by an "r" to create a short "or" sound, the "i" is a short "ih," the "z" is represented by "zə," and the "gro" is pronounced with a short "o" sound followed by a soft "g" sound. The final "tis" combines a short "i" with a soft "s" sound.