How Do You Spell ORTHOSERPIERITE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːθə͡ʊzəpˌi͡əɹa͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "orthoserpierite" may seem daunting to spell with its 17 letters, but it follows a predictable pattern based on its Greek roots. The "ortho-" prefix means "correct" or "straight," while "serpie-" comes from the Greek word for serpent, and "-rite" denotes a mineral. Therefore, the word describes a straight or proper type of mineral that is associated with serpentine rocks. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /ˌɔrθoʊˈsɜrpiəraɪt/, with emphasis on the third syllable.