The word "proctal" is spelled as /prɒkt(ə)l/. The pronunciation of the word is mostly similar to its spelling, with the "p" being pronounced as a voiceless bilabial plosive, and the "r" being pronounced as an alveolar approximant. The "o" is pronounced as a short "o" sound, the "c" is pronounced as a voiceless palatal stop, and the "t" as a voiceless alveolar plosive. Lastly, the "a" is pronounced as a schwa sound, and the "l" as an alveolar lateral approximant.