How Do You Spell CHEROPOTAMUS?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɛɹəpˌɒtaməs] (IPA) 
The word "cheropotamus" is a fictional creature that combines features of a hippopotamus and a cherry. The spelling of this word can be explained using the IPA phonetic transcription system as /ˌtʃɛrəˈpɒtəməs/. The first syllable "cher" is pronounced with the "ch" sound as in "cheese" and "er" as in "her" while the second syllable "o" is pronounced with a short "o" sound as in "hot". The third and fourth syllables "po" and "ta" have their short "o" and "a" sounds respectively. The final syllable "mus" is pronounced with a short "u" sound as in "put" and "s" as in "success".
