The spelling of the word "CUYAB" follows the following IPA phonetic transcription: /ku-jæb/. This word may be unfamiliar to some, as it is a Tagalog term for a traditional woven hat. The "CU" component is pronounced as "ku" with a hard "k" sound, while the "Y" is pronounced as a palatal glide or "j" sound. The "A" is pronounced as the short "a" sound, and the final "B" is pronounced with a soft "b" sound.