How Do You Spell PTOCHOLOGY?
Pronunciation: [təkˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "ptochology" can be a bit tricky to decipher. It is pronounced /təˈkɒlədʒi/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The "p" at the beginning of the word is silent, making it sound like "t-ock-ology". The "tch" combination creates the "k" sound, and the "o" in the middle of the word is pronounced like "ah". Ptochology refers to the study of beggars or poverty, and its peculiar spelling is a result of its Greek origin.
