Testmeal is not a commonly used word, but its spelling can be explained through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The IPA transcription for testmeal is /ˈtɛst.miːl/. The first syllable "test" is pronounced with an open e sound (ɛ) and a "t" consonant sound. The second half "meal" is pronounced with a long "e" sound (iː) and an "l" consonant sound. The word testmeal may be used to refer to a meal eaten for the purpose of a scientific test or experiment.