"Granose" is a word that may be unfamiliar to many, and its spelling may seem unusual. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ɡrəˈnoʊs/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound (as in "hut"), followed by a stressed "o" sound (as in "go"). The last two syllables rhyme with "nose". Despite its unusual spelling, "granose" is a legitimate word that refers to a type of protein found in certain grains.