The word "CITRI" is spelled with five letters, three vowels and two consonants. It is pronounced as /ˈsɪtri/, with the stress on the first syllable. The first consonant is a voiceless alveolar affricate (/s/), followed by a short vowel (/ɪ/). The second syllable is pronounced with a long vowel sound (/aɪ/), as in the word "eye". The final syllable is pronounced with a short vowel sound (/i/), followed by the voiceless alveolar fricative (/tr/). This unique spelling is often found in botanical names.