Discitides is a rare scientific term that refers to a genus of marine crustaceans. The spelling of this word can be confusing as it is pronounced as /dɪˈsɪtɪdiːz/. The first syllable is pronounced as "di", the second syllable as "sit", and the third syllable as "id". The final syllable "eez" is pronounced as "ids". The spelling of this word is based on its Latin roots, which is why it contains the unusual ending "-tides". Despite its unusual spelling, Discitides is an important term in the field of marine biology.