The word "syrigmophon a" is a term in ornithology that refers to a vocal organ found in some birds, such as the woodpecker. The spelling of this word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable, "syrigmo," is pronounced as [ˈsɪrɪɡməʊ], with the stress on the second syllable. The second part, "phon a," is pronounced as [ˈfəʊnə]. So the complete word is pronounced as [ˈsɪrɪɡməʊfəʊnə].
1. A sibilant rale. 2. A whistle accompanying the production of s-sounds, due usually to some peculiarity in the denture.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.