How Do You Spell ADOSCULATION?
Pronunciation: [ɐdˌɒskjʊlˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
The word "adosculation" is not a commonly used word, but it does have a specific spelling. It is spelled with an "a" at the beginning and not an "o" as some may expect. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word /ædəskjuˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ can help with pronunciation. It is pronounced as "ad-uh-skyoo-ley-shuhn" with the stress on the second syllable. The meaning of this word is the act of caressing, hugging or embracing someone, usually young people.
