The word "gonu" is spelled with four letters: G-O-N-U. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /ɡɒnjuː/. There are two syllables in the word. The first syllable begins with a voiced velar plosive, /ɡ/, and is followed by an open mid-back vowel, /ɒ/. The second syllable starts with a nasal /n/, then transitions into a high back tense vowel, /uː/. The spelling of "gonu" reflects the phonetic sounds of the English language.