The spelling of the word "Lamnunguia" can seem daunting, but it can be broken down through the use of IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "lam" is pronounced /læm/, followed by "nung" which is pronounced /nʌŋ/. The final syllable "uia" is pronounced /wiə/. Combined, the word is pronounced /læm.nʌŋ.wiə/. While the orthography of this word may be unfamiliar to many, a little knowledge of IPA can help understand its pronunciation.