The word "withstandings" refers to the ability to endure or resist something. Its spelling can be confusing, as the suffix "-ings" may lead one to believe that it should be spelled "withstandings". However, the correct spelling is "withstanding" without the "s". In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be [wɪðˈstændɪŋ], with a "th" sound represented by the symbol "ð" and a short "i" sound represented by "ɪ".