The word "Trieterical" may seem like a tongue-twister for some. However, when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it becomes clearer. The word is pronounced as /traɪˈɛtərɪkəl/, with the stress placed on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "try", the second as "eh", the third as "ter", and the fourth as "i-kal". "Trieterical" means "occurring every three years". While the spelling of this word may appear daunting at first, it becomes easier to understand with the help of phonetic transcription.