Leiothric is a rare and technical biomedical term derived from the Greek words "leios" meaning smooth and "thrix" meaning hair. The word refers to smooth hair or hairless skin. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, "leiothric" is spelled as /liːəʊθrɪk/. The symbol "ə" indicates a schwa or a neutral vowel sound. The letter "th" is pronounced as the voiceless dental fricative, similar to the "th" sound in "thin". Pronunciation of this word might be challenging for non-native English speakers or those unfamiliar with the Greek roots.