CYTEC is a company that specializes in advanced materials and chemicals used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. The word CYTEC is spelled using the phonetic transcription /saɪtɛk/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced as "sigh" and the second syllable is pronounced as "tek". The letter "y" is used to represent the vowel sound in the first syllable, while the letter "e" in the second syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound. The spelling of CYTEC accurately reflects the pronunciation of the word.