"Surculate" is a rare word that means "to form furrows or ridges on the surface of". Its spelling can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription as /ˈsɜːkjʊleɪt/. The "s" is pronounced as "s", followed by a stressed "er" sound. The "c" is pronounced as "k", and the "u" is pronounced as "ʊ". The word ends with "late", pronounced as "leɪt". This unusual spelling can make it difficult to remember or find in a standard dictionary but can be useful for those interested in specific agricultural or geological procedures.