Hemorrhoids can be one of the most uncomfortable and irritating ailments one could experience. But as irritating as they may be, many people tend to misspell their name as "hemoid." This spelling error is likely due to the fact that the "r" sound is often difficult to pronounce and hear in certain accents. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, the correct spelling of this word is /ˈhɛmərɔɪd/ with a clear "r" sound between the "m" and "o." So, next time you're writing about this common ailment, make sure to include that pesky "r."