The spelling of the word "auna" is unique and can be a little confusing for many people. Its pronunciation is /ɔːnə/ and the spelling might make some people think it should be spelled "awna" instead. In reality, the "au" combination is used to indicate the sound of the long "o" in English, as in the word "caught". The "n" that follows is pronounced with a schwa sound, making the overall pronunciation "awn-uh".