The word "nyctophonla" is spelled with a combination of letter clusters and phonemes that may be unfamiliar to many English speakers. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /nɪktəˈfɒnələ/. The "nycto" prefix refers to "night" or "darkness," while the "phona" suffix refers to sound or noise. The double consonant cluster "ph" represents the /f/ sound, and the final "a" indicates feminine gender. This word may be encountered in scientific or technical contexts related to the behavior or communication of nocturnal animals.
A neurosis marked by loss of voice during the daylight hours.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.