The spelling of the word "fecteau" can be tricky to decipher just from its spelling. However, the word can be pronounced as /fɛtˈsoʊ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. Breaking it down this way, it become clear that the initial "fe" is pronounced with an "eh" sound while the "t" and "s" sounds are blended together with a slight emphasis on the "s". This word is commonly used as a surname and is of French origin.