The spelling of the word "FANU" is straightforward once you understand the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). In IPA, "F" is represented by the symbol /f/, "A" is represented by /æ/, "N" is represented by /n/, and "U" is represented by /u/. When combined, these phonetic symbols form the word "FANU" which is pronounced as /fænu/. This word is commonly used to refer to a type of Polynesian dance, and is also the name of a village in the South Pacific.