Mordicancy is a rare word that refers to the act of biting or sharp criticism. Its spelling can be a bit tricky to decipher, but with the help of IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes clearer. The first syllable is pronounced as "mor" (mɔːr), which rhymes with "door." The second syllable, "-dicancy," is pronounced as "dih-KAN-see" (dɪˈkænsi), with emphasis on the third syllable. Overall, the correct spelling and pronunciation of mordicancy can add some bite to your language use.