How Do You Spell AUTOPHOSPHORUS?

Pronunciation: [ˌɔːtə͡ʊfˈɒsfɔːɹəs] (IPA)

Autophosphorus is a nine-letter word used in Biology to describe the process of a living cell consuming its own phosphorus. This word has a complex spelling due to the variety of sounds used. The correct pronunciation is /ɔːtəʊfɒsfərəs/. The first syllable "auto" means "self." The main stress lies on "phos," while "phorus" brings a softer sound. The unique combination of vowels and consonants makes autophosphorus a challenging word to spell and enunciate.