The Cambodian Monetary Unit, or Khmer riel, is the official currency of Cambodia. The correct spelling of this word is /kəmˈboʊdiən mɑˈnɛtɛri ˈjuːnɪt/. The first syllable "kəm" is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by "boʊdiən" with emphasis on the second syllable. "Mɑˈnɛtɛri" is pronounced with stress on the first syllable and "ˈjuːnɪt" with emphasis on the second syllable. Knowing the phonetic transcription is helpful for proper pronunciation and understanding of the spelling of the word.