How Do You Spell TICTOLOGY?
Pronunciation: [tɪktˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Tictology is a term that refers to the art of watchmaking or clockmaking. The word is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /tɪkˈtɒlədʒi/. The first syllable, /tɪk/, represents the sound of a ticking clock. The second syllable, /tɒlədʒi/, is derived from the Greek word logos, which means word or knowledge. Therefore, tictology is the study or knowledge of how to make and repair clocks and watches. With its peculiar spelling, this term demonstrates the importance of phonetic transcription when learning new words or languages.
