The word "lithites" pronounced as /ˈlɪθaɪts/ is a plural noun referring to a sub-class of minerals. The spelling of the word is derived from the root word "lith-" meaning "stone". The "-ites" suffix is commonly used in geology to indicate a mineral species. The IPA phonetic transcription for "lithites" breaks down the syllables as /LI-thites/, with emphasis on the first syllable 'LI'. Understanding the phonetic transcription can help in correctly pronouncing and spelling the word accurately.