The word "Mistonusk" is pronounced /mɪs.toʊ.nʌsk/. The word is derived from the Cree language, an Algonquian language spoken across Canada. In Cree, "mis" means "big", and "tonusk" means "rock". The spelling of the word is unique to the Cree language, which uses a unique syllabary (a set of written characters that represent the syllables of spoken words) rather than the traditional Latin alphabet. Despite its unusual spelling, "Mistonusk" is an important word in Cree culture, representing the physical and spiritual power of the land.