The spelling of the word "gynics" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced /ˈdʒaɪnɪks/, with the first syllable pronounced like "jine" and the second syllable pronounced like "nicks." The spelling of the word is based on the ancient Greek word "gynaika," meaning "woman." "Gynics" refers to the study or practice of women's health and medicine, making use of the prefix "gyn-" which means "woman."