The spelling of the word "Carnous" can be explained through its International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, which is /kɑːnəs/. The first sound is a "k" sound, followed by a long "a" sound. The third sound, represented by "n", is the same as the "n" in "name". The final sound, represented by "ous", is pronounced as "us". Carnous is not a commonly used word, but it can refer to something related to flesh or meat.