The word "CATANEUS" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /kəˈtæniəs/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by the "t" sound and the "æ" as in "cat." The last two syllables are pronounced with a long "e" sound and the "s" at the end is pronounced as a soft "z." This spelling shows the sounds that make up the word and how they should be pronounced, helping to eliminate confusion over the correct spelling and pronunciation.