The word "tetanicum" is a medical term that refers to a state of sustained muscle contraction. It is pronounced as [tɛ.tæ.nɪ.kʌm] with emphasis on the second syllable. The first syllable 'te' is pronounced with the same vowel sound as 'bed' and 'wet' while the second syllable 'tan' is pronounced with the same vowel sound as 'cat' and 'that'. The next syllable 'i' is pronounced with a short vowel sound followed by 'cum' pronounced as 'kəm'. The spelling of this word aligns with phonetic rules and enables clear communication among medical professionals.
Tetanic (2).
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.