The term "fossa aupramastoidea" is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but it is still an important anatomical term that refers to a depression in the skull. The spelling of this term may be difficult to decipher at first, but it can be broken down phonetically. The IPA phonetic transcription for "fossa aupramastoidea" is /ˈfɒsə ɔːprəmæstɔɪˈdɪə/. By understanding the phonetic breakdown of this word, it can be easier to both spell and pronounce correctly.
A small fossa at the junction of the posterior and superior margins of the external auditory canal.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.