The word "protocneme" is spelled with the letters p-r-o-t-o-c-n-e-m-e. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌprəʊtəʊˈniːm/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced with a short "o" sound. The "c" in the middle of the word is pronounced with a hard "k" sound, and the final "e" is pronounced with a long "e" sound. This word refers to the first joint in the leg of an insect or crustacean.