Lymphosis is a medical condition related to the lymphatic system. The word is spelled as /lɪmˈfoʊsɪs/ in IPA transcription. The first syllable represents the sound of "ih" as in "sit," followed by "mf" sound which is pronounced as "mf" in "bumfighter." The second syllable contains a "oh" as in "go," and ends with a "sihs" sound, similar to "sister." This word illustrates how IPA phonetic transcription can help explain the pronunciation of a word, regardless of how it is spelled.