How Do You Spell AXEROPHTHAL?
Pronunciation: [ˈaksəɹˌɒfθə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "Axerophthal" may seem difficult to spell, but it can actually be broken down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced /æk.sər/, with the "a" making the "æ" sound as in "cat" and the "x" being pronounced as a combination of "ks". The second syllable, "ophthal", is pronounced /ɑf.θæl/, with the "oph" sounding like "off" and the "thal" making the "θæl" sound as in "thistle". The word altogether refers to a medical condition of dry eyes.
