Kantisia is spelled with the following phonetic transcription: /kænˈtɪʒə/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "a" sound, followed by a "n" and a fast "t". The second syllable includes a short "i" sound, a "zh" sound as in "pleaSUrable," and an "uh" sound at the end. The spelling of Kantisia reflects its origin, as it is likely derived from a Greek or Latin word for an organic compound, plant or animal species, or a location.