The word "chatouse" refers to a type of soft silk fabric. It is spelled with two syllables, "sha-tuz", pronounced /ʃətuːz/, with the initial "ch" sound being replaced by a "sh" sound. The "ou" in the middle of the word is pronounced as a long "oo" sound, represented in IPA as /uː/. This unique spelling can be confusing for those unfamiliar with the word, but with the proper pronunciation, chatouse can be easily mastered.