The spelling of the phrase "most precautious" can be quite confusing. This phrase is a comparative form of the adjective "precautious", which means taking precautions or being cautious. The spelling "precautious" can be tricky because it is pronounced differently from the word "cautious". The pronunciation of "precautious" is /prɪˈkɔːʃəs/, with a silent "u" and an "au" sound instead of "aw". When used in the comparative form, the spelling "most precautious" is correct, although it may seem like an unusual combination of letters to some.