Etoglucid is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. The word is spelled as "ih-toh-gloo-sid" and the IPA phonetic transcription for each syllable is "ɪtɑːgluːkɪd". The "e" in the beginning is pronounced as "ih" not "ee". The "glu" in the middle is pronounced as "gluː" and the "c" at the end is pronounced as "k". It is essential to learn the correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms to communicate effectively between healthcare providers and patients.