The spelling of the term "emmenic monster" can be explained with the help of International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced /ɛmɛnik mɑnstər/ with the first syllable "em" being pronounced as in "empathy", followed by "menic" pronounced as "me-nik" and the second syllable "mon" as in "monster". The term refers to a legendary creature in Greek mythology that was said to devour children. Despite the spelling of this word being tricky, understanding its phonetic structure can assist in its pronunciation.
A menstruating infant.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.