The word "kavaine" is spelled with the letters K-A-V-A-I-N-E, and is pronounced /kəˈveɪn/. This word refers to a type of alkaloid that can be found in the roots of kava plants. The spelling of this word is quite straightforward, with each letter representing a specific sound in the pronunciation. The first syllable, "ka," is pronounced with a short u sound, while the second syllable, "vaine," is pronounced with a long a sound. Overall, the spelling accurately represents the pronunciation of this specialized term.
Methysticine, an alkaloid from the kava-root; employed in cystitis, gout, and gonorrhea.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.