The spelling of the word "Maihematus" may seem tricky to English speakers, but with the help of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it can be broken down into its individual sounds. The word is pronounced as "maɪ.heɪ.mæ.tʊs" with the stress on the second syllable. The "ai" combination is pronounced like the "i" in "eye," and the "h" sound is aspirated. The "s" at the end of the word is pronounced as a voiceless consonant.