The spelling of the word "maltopetrol" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "Maltopetrol" is pronounced as /ˈmɔːltəʊpɛtrəl/, with stress on the second syllable. The /m/ sound is followed by the /ɔː/ sound, which is pronounced with an open mouth. This is followed by the /l/ and /t/ sounds, and then the vowel sound /əʊ/. The final syllable consists of the consonants /p/, /ɛ/, /t/, /r/, /ə/, and /l/. Overall, this word has an unusual spelling and pronunciation.
Trade name of a preparation of malt with a petroleum derivative.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.