The spelling of the word "idiozome" follows the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced /ˈɪdɪə(ʊ)zəʊm/, with emphasis on the first syllable. The "i" in the first syllable is pronounced like "ee," and the "o" in the second syllable is pronounced like "oh." The "z" in the word is pronounced like "z" in "zebra," and the "m" at the end is pronounced like "m" in "mother." "Idiozome" refers to a plant cell structure unique to certain plant families.