The word "pendice" derives from the Latin term "pendere" meaning "to hang" and refers to a dangling or overhanging piece of material. Despite its uncommon usage, the spelling of "pendice" conforms to phonetic rules. It is pronounced /ˈpɛndɪs/ with a silent "e" at the end, a short "e" sound in the first syllable, and a soft "s" sound at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription helps to understand the sounds associated with each letter and accurately spell the word.