The spelling of the word "Kenova" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA): /kəˈnoʊvə/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by the consonant cluster 'n'-'o', pronounced as a long 'o' sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a short 'u' sound followed by the Schwa 'a' sound. This spelling reflects the pronunciation of the city of Kenova, located in West Virginia, USA. The city's name is believed to be a combination of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia, the states that intersect in the area.