"Pithode" is an unfamiliar word with a complex spelling, which may leave many puzzled. The correct pronunciation of "pithode" is /ˈpiːθəʊd/, with emphasis on the first syllable. The phonetic transcription of this word shows that it starts with the sound /p/ followed by the long vowel /i:/, then the consonant blend /θ/ and a short vowel /ə/. Finally, it ends with the sound /ʊd/. Despite being a less common word, knowing how to spell and pronounce it correctly can enhance communication skills and vocabulary.
The nuclear spindle in caryocinesis.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.