The word "zaphrentid" is a challenging one to spell. It is pronounced /zæfˈrɛntɪd/. The first syllable is pronounced similarly to the word "staff" with a "z" sound. The second syllable is a short "e" sound, followed by an "f" and "r" sound pronounced quickly. The third syllable is pronounced like the word "tent" with an "ihd" ending. While it may be a difficult word to spell, it refers to a fascinating group of marine animals with unique feeding and reproductive behaviors.