The spelling of the word "spermic" is based on its origin from the prefix "sperm" and the suffix "-ic". The prefix "sperm" comes from the Greek word "sperma" which means seed, while the suffix "-ic" means "pertaining to". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word "spermic" is pronounced /ˈspɜrmɪk/. This word is commonly used in medical and scientific contexts, particularly when referring to the presence or properties of sperm cells.
The word "spermic" is derived from the Greek word "sperma" (σπέρμα), meaning "seed" or "sperm". The "-ic" suffix in English is often used to form adjectives related to a particular concept or substance. Therefore, "spermic" is used to describe something related to or containing semen or sperm.