The spelling of the word "frutuoso" may seem confusing at first glance. However, when broken down using IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes much clearer. The first syllable "fru" is pronounced as "fɹu", with the "u" sound resembling that of "oo" in "boot". The second syllable "tu" is pronounced as "tu", with the "u" sound resembling that of "u" in "tuna". Finally, the last syllable "oso" is pronounced as "osɔ", with the "o" sound resembling that of "oh" in "oh no".