How Do You Spell TOTEC?

Pronunciation: [tˈə͡ʊtək] (IPA)

The word "totec" may seem peculiar in its spelling, but it can be broken down phonetically using IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). The first syllable, "to," is pronounced with an open-mid back rounded vowel [ɔ], followed by the voiceless dental fricative [θ]. The second syllable, "tec," is pronounced with an unstressed schwa sound [ə], followed by the voiceless velar plosive [k]. Together, the word is pronounced [tɔθɛk]. While unusual, this spelling accurately reflects the phonetic sounds of the word.