The spelling of the word "yttric" may seem unusual to some, but it makes sense when you look at its pronunciation. The first syllable is pronounced like "it," while the second syllable is pronounced like "trick." Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), this is represented as /ˈɪtrɪk/. The word is derived from the element yttrium, so it is not surprising that it shares some similarities in spelling. Despite its uncommon appearance, "yttric" is a legitimate term used in chemistry to describe compounds containing yttrium.
The word "yttric" is derived from the chemical element "yttrium". Yttrium, symbol Y, is a metallic element in the periodic table. The name "yttrium" itself is derived from the name of the Swedish village of Ytterby. Several rare earth elements were discovered in minerals from this village, and as a result, many of them were named after Ytterby. Yttric is an adjective form of yttrium, used to describe compounds or properties related to yttrium.