The word "immurations" is spelled with a double "m" and a single "u" to emphasize the second syllable ("mu"). The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˌɪmjʊˈreɪʃənz/. The stress is on the second syllable, and the "u" sound is pronounced as in "put". The word derives from the Latin word "immuratio" which means to enclose or build a wall around something. It is often used in architectural contexts to describe the process of enclosing or surrounding a space.