Metabases is a word commonly used in biology and genetics as a reference to a collection of genetic information. The spelling of the word follows the English language pronunciation rules, with the first syllable being stressed, and the letter "a" in the second syllable pronounced as "æ." The IPA phonetic transcription of the word is /ˈmɛtəbeɪsɪz/ (met-uh-bey-siz). Understanding the correct spelling and pronunciation of technical terms such as Metabases is essential for effective communication within the scientific community.