The word "CANUS" is not a commonly used term in English. However, if we were to discuss the spelling of the word, it would be transcribed as /ˈkeɪnəs/ in IPA phonetics. This reveals that the first syllable is pronounced like the word "cane," with a long "a" sound, followed by a short "u" sound. The last syllable is pronounced with a short "uh" vowel sound, similar to the "u" in "bus." It's always interesting to learn about the intricacies of language and how the sounds we make can change the meaning of a word!