How Do You Spell GURGITES?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɜːd͡ʒa͡ɪts] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "GURGITES" is quite unique and can be confusing for those who are not familiar with its pronunciation. In IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription, this word is pronounced as /ɡɜːdʒʌɪts/. The "g" in "gur" is pronounced with a hard "g" sound, and the "s" at the end of the word is pronounced with a "z" sound. "Gurgites" is actually a Latin word, meaning "whirlpool" or "vortex" and is commonly used in oceanography to describe ocean currents.
