The word "Manducas" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /mænˈduːkəs/. The first syllable starts with the sound "m" as in "mom", followed by "æ" as in "cat". The second syllable has the sound "n" like in "name", followed by "ˈduː" like in "dune". The final syllable has the sound "k" like in "kite", followed by "əs" like in "bus". The correct spelling of "Manducas" is important to ensure clear communication and understanding.