The word "stype" is often misspelled as "stype" due to its unusual spelling. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /staɪp/. This implies that the word starts with the sound /s/ as in "snake" followed by the long "i" sound /aɪ/ and ends with the consonant combination /p/. While it may seem difficult to remember, it is essential to be diligent with spelling to improve clarity in communication.
A tampon.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.