Pristacin is a chemical compound commonly used in pharmaceuticals. Its spelling can be explained with IPA phonetic transcription as /prɪ'steɪsɪn/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "pr" at the beginning is pronounced as a consonant cluster, similar to "prestige." The "s" following it is pronounced as a voiceless sound. The "tac" in the middle is pronounced with a short "a" sound, like "cat." The last syllable "in" is pronounced with the "i" sound like "insect," making the word "pristacin."