The spelling of the word "lipsius" may look confusing, but with the help of IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes easier to understand. The word "lipsius" is pronounced as /ˈlɪpsiəs/. The first syllable is pronounced like "lip" and the second syllable is pronounced like "see". The "-us" at the end is pronounced as "yuhss". The spelling of the word is derived from its Latin origin and is commonly used as a surname in Belgium and the Netherlands.