The word "Dexium" is spelled with the letters D-E-X-I-U-M. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈdɛksiəm/. The first three letters, "Dex", represent the abbreviation for the pharmaceutical category of drugs called dextro-amphetamines. The suffix "-ium" is commonly used in the naming of drugs and pharmaceuticals. Thus, Dexium is a brand name for a medication that likely contains a dextro-amphetamine or is structurally similar to this category of drugs.