How Do You Spell GIRDLETEST?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɜːdə͡ltəst] (IPA) 
The word "girdletest" is an uncommon word that refers to a type of hard-shelled insect. Its spelling may seem unusual, but it can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced /ˈɡɝdlˌtɛst/ with emphasis on the first syllable. The first syllable is pronounced like the word "girdle" and the second syllable is pronounced similar to the word "test." The odd spelling of this word can be attributed to its origins in scientific classification, where complex Latin or Greek terms are often simplified and anglicized.
