How Do You Spell WAX SCOT?

Pronunciation: [wˈaks skˈɒt] (IPA)

The spelling of the two-word term "WAX SCOT" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "WAX" is pronounced /wæks/ with the "a" sounding like the "a" in "cat," and the "x" representing a voiceless velar fricative sound. "SCOT" is pronounced /skɒt/ with the "o" sounding like the "o" in "got," and the "t" being pronounced with aspiration. "WAX SCOT" refers to a traditional sealing method for wooden ships, where molten wax is poured over a wooden bung to create a watertight seal.