The word "Kerith" is spelled with a "k" sound followed by "er" and "ith." In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), this would be transcribed as /ˈkɛrɪθ/. The "k" sound at the beginning is unvoiced, meaning there is no vibration of the vocal cords. The "er" sound is a schwa sound, which is pronounced with the tongue in a neutral position. The "ith" sound is pronounced with the tip of the tongue behind the upper front teeth. Overall, the spelling of "Kerith" accurately represents the sounds of the word in English.
The word "Kerith" originates from Hebrew, specifically from the Old Testament. In Hebrew, it is written as קֵרִית (Qêrîṯ). The etymology of this word traces back to the root קְרִיָּה (Qĕriyyâ), which means "town" or "city" in Hebrew. "Kerith" specifically refers to the brook or wadi where the prophet Elijah sought refuge during a period of drought mentioned in the Bible (1 Kings 17:3).