The spelling of the word Otoncus is not conventional and may confuse some readers. However, using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription, Otoncus can be broken down into four syllables: /ɑtɒnkəs/. The first syllable is pronounced as "ah,"the second syllable is "tah," the third syllable is "nkah," and the forth syllable is "s." While this may help with pronunciation, understanding the origin and meaning of the word may require more context.