The spelling of the word "ructious" may seem confusing, but it can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈrʌktʃəs/. The phonetic transcription reveals that the word is pronounced with stress on the first syllable, followed by a short "u" sound and a hard "k" sound. The "t" is pronounced with a soft "ch" sound, and the final syllable is pronounced with a short "əs" sound. With practice, the spelling of "ructious" can become easier to remember.