The word "priodont" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /praɪoʊdɒnt/. This word refers to a prehistoric member of the elephant family. The spelling of the word is based on its Greek origin, where "prios" means "first" and "odont-" refers to "tooth". The "i" represents the Greek letter iota, which is pronounced as /aɪ/ in English. The "o" represents the letter omicron, pronounced as /ɒ/ in English, and the letter "d" is pronounced as /d/. Together, these sounds create the unique spelling of "priodont".