The spelling of the word "Cheronese" may seem confusing, but it is actually quite straightforward when broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced /ʃɛrəˈniːz/, with the initial "ch" sound being represented by the phoneme /ʃ/ (as in "shoe"). The "o" in the second syllable is pronounced as a short /ə/ sound (as in "a"), while the final "ese" is pronounced as /niːz/ (as in "knees"). Overall, the correct spelling of "Cheronese" accurately reflects its pronunciation.