The spelling of the word "mundunugus" may seem perplexing at first glance, but it can be easily understood with the help of IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /mʌnˈduːnʌɡəs/, which breaks down into distinct phonetic sounds. The "m" and "n" sounds are followed by a short "u" sound, pronounced like "uh". The next syllable features a long "oo" sound, represented by "uː". This is followed by the "nʌ" sound, similar to the "uh" sound in "up". The word ends with a "ɡəs" sound, similar to the word "gas".