Most gummous is a challenging word to spell correctly due to its unusual combination of letters. Pronounced /məʊst ˈɡʌməs/, it refers to something that is extremely sticky or adhesive. The first syllable is pronounced as "mow-st" and the second syllable as "guh-mus". The letter "g" is pronounced with a hard "g" sound, followed by a short "u" sound, and the letter "m" is pronounced with a nasal "m" sound. The final syllable is pronounced as "mus", followed by a "s" at the end of the word. Despite its tricky spelling, most gummous is a valuable addition to any vocabulary.