The spelling of "fertilizing corpuscle" may be a challenge for some due to its complex construction. The correct phonetic transcription is /ˈfɜr.tə.laɪzɪŋ ˈkɔː.pʌs.l/. The initial syllable is pronounced with a long "e" followed by a silent "r". The second syllable is enunciated with a short "i" sound while the third syllable features an "a" sound. The final part of the word is pronounced with a short "u" sound and a silent "e". This intricate spelling showcases the complexity in scientific terminology.
Spermatozoon.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.