The correct spelling of the word "ex traditions" is actually "et cetera", which is Latin for "and so on". Despite its frequent use, many people struggle with the spelling of this phrase. The phonetic transcription for "et cetera" is /ɛt ˈsɛtərə/, and it is important to remember that the first word is "et", not "ex". Next time you find yourself struggling with spelling this common phrase, just remember to think of it as "et cetera" and use the correct phonetic transcription to help you remember the correct spelling.