The word "Massoola boat" can be a bit tricky to spell at first glance. It is pronounced /mæsu:lə boʊt/ with four syllables. The first syllable, "mas" is pronounced with a short 'a' sound like in "cat". The second syllable, "soo" is pronounced with a long 'u' sound like in "rude". The third syllable, "la" is pronounced with a short 'a' sound like in "cat". The final syllable, "boat" is pronounced with a long 'o' sound like in "goat".