The spelling of the word "Katouska" can be a bit tricky to decipher. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as "kɑːtʊskə". The first syllable, "kat", rhymes with "bat" and the "ou" sounds like "oo" in the word "food". The final syllable, "ska", sounds like "skuh". As with many words, the spelling does not necessarily reflect the pronunciation accurately. In general, it is important to reference the IPA transcription to truly understand the pronunciation of words like "Katouska".