The spelling of the word "plectophera" follows the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. It is pronounced /plɛktɒfərə/, with stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "plek" with a short "e" sound, whereas the second syllable, "tof," is pronounced with an "aw" sound. The word ends with an "er-uh" sound, which is pronounced as a schwa sound followed by an "r." Plectophera is a term used in zoology that refers to a group of birds with strong and curved beaks.