How Do You Spell SPHYRAENOID?
Pronunciation: [sfˈa͡ɪɹiːnˌɔ͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Sphyraenoid is a term used to describe fish that resemble barracudas. The spelling of this word is peculiar, as it includes a silent letter 'p'. The IPA phonetic transcription for the word is /sfɪˈriːnɔɪd/, which breaks down the sounds in the word to 's' + 'f' + 'i' + 'r' + 'ee' + 'n' + 'oi' + 'd'. The 'p' in the spelling of Sphyraenoid is pronounced as 'f' in this transcription. The spelling of this word highlights the importance of understanding phonetics to accurately pronounce unfamiliar terms.
