The spelling of the word "Canaday" is rather unconventional, being a variation of the more common spelling of the country name "Canada". The pronunciation of "Canaday" is [kəˈneɪdi], with the emphasis on the second syllable. The first vowel sound is reduced to a schwa, while the second and third syllables have a long "a" sound. It is unclear how this spelling came about, but it may have been influenced by the surname "Canaday" or an intentional misspelling for creative or stylistic reasons.