Gummosity is a relatively uncommon word that refers to the sticky or gummy consistency of certain substances. Its spelling can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as [ɡʌˈmɑsəti]. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound followed by a hard "g" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "a" sound followed by a soft "s" and a long "i" sound. The final syllable ends with a short "i". Overall, the word's spelling and pronunciation reflects its meaning.