Tritical is a word used to describe a hybrid grain that is a cross between wheat and rye. The correct spelling of this word is split phonetically: /traɪˈtɪkəl/. The first syllable, "tri," comes from the Latin for "three," while the second half of the word, "tical," is derived from "botanical." Therefore, the phonetic transcription indicates the word has three syllables and the "c" is pronounced as "k". It's important to spell Tritical correctly to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding in conversation.