The spelling of the word "fellation" may cause confusion for non-native speakers or those who are not familiar with this term. The word refers to oral sex, specifically when it is performed on a male. The IPA phonetic transcription for "fellation" is /fɛləˈʃən/, which indicates the pronunciation of the word as "fuh-leh-SHUN". This word is derived from the Latin word "fellāre", which means "to suck". Understanding the correct spelling and pronunciation of this word is important in order to communicate effectively and appropriately in certain contexts.
The word "fellation" is derived from the Latin term "fellāre", which means "to suck".