The spelling of the word "crotaphion" can be explained through its IPA phonetic transcription, which is /krəˈtæfɪən/. The first syllable "cro" is pronounced with a schwa sound /krə/ and the "t" is pronounced as a soft "t" with a glottal stop /tʔ/. The second syllable "ta" is pronounced as /tæ/, and the third syllable "phi" is pronounced as /fɪ/. The final syllable "on" is pronounced as /ən/. Combined, the phonetic transcription of "crotaphion" showcases its unique and complex spelling.
The tip of the greater wing of the sphenoid bone, a point in craniometry.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.