The spelling of the word "conest" may seem unusual at first glance, but it is actually pronounced as two separate syllables - "cone" and "est". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled as /ˈkəʊ.nɛst/. The first syllable "cone" is pronounced with a long "o" sound, similar to the word "bone". The second syllable "est" is pronounced with a short "e" sound, similar to the word "pest". This unique spelling emphasizes the two separate sounds within the word.