The word "proscolices" is a medical term referring to the larvae of tapeworms. Its spelling is derived from the Latin word "proscolex" which means "head of a tapeworm". In IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation of "proscolices" is /prɒˈskəʊlɪsiːz/, with stress on the second syllable. The "s" in "proscolices" is silent while the "c" has a "k" sound. The ending "es" is pronounced as "iz," creating a plural form of the word.