"Psodymus" is a rare and peculiar word, which might leave some people scratching their heads concerning its challenging spelling. The word can be broken down into three syllables, with the first syllable being pronounced as /so/. The second syllable is pronounced as /di/ and the final syllable as /muhs/. The accent in this word falls on the second syllable, which is common in many words derived from Greek. Thus, "psodymus" is spelled as it is pronounced and is an intriguing word within language.
A twin monster, single from the lumbar region downward, having therefore but two legs with occasionally a rudimentary third one.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.