The word "BROSSUS" is commonly mis-spelt due to its unusual pronunciation. The proper phonetic transcription for the first syllable of BROSSUS is /brɒ/ with the 'o' sound as in 'hot', followed by the 's' sound. The second syllable is /səs/ with the 's' sound and a short 'u' sound as in 'must'. This results in the correct spelling of the word BROSSUS, which refers to a city in ancient Persia. Remembering the correct pronunciation will help to avoid common spelling errors.