The word "Ganoidians" refers to a group of fish that have a hard, bony covering over their scales. The spelling of this word can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription as ɡeɪ.nɔɪ.di.əns. The "g" is pronounced as in "go," followed by a long "a" sound represented by "ai." The "n" and "d" sounds are pronounced as in "and," while the "oi" sound is similar to "oy" in "boy." The final syllable, "-ians," is pronounced with a schwa sound followed by "ns."