The spelling of the word "guenette" can be a bit confusing for those unfamiliar with French phonetics. In IPA (international phonetic alphabet) transcription, the word is pronounced /gəˈnɛt/. The combination of the letters "ue" is pronounced as a single sound, /ɛ/. The "g" is pronounced with a soft "j" sound, as in "genre". The final "ette" is pronounced as /ɛt/. When unsure about the spelling of a word, referencing its pronunciation in IPA can be helpful.