The word "lithoconion" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /lɪθoˈkəʊnɪən/. The first syllable starts with the sound "lith" as in lithograph, followed by "o" as in "hot". The third syllable has an "o" sound again, and the final syllable sounds like "nee-un". This word is not commonly used, but it refers to a type of rock formation that contains fossilized remains of marine animals. The correct spelling of scientific terms is crucial for accurate communication in fields such as geology.
A form of lithotrite.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.