Phenacaine is a chemical compound used for pain relief and anesthesia. The word is spelled phonetically as /fɛnəˈkeɪn/, where the "phe" is pronounced with an "f" sound, "n" is pronounced as "nuh," "aca" is pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by "kuh," and "ine" is pronounced with a long "i" sound followed by "n." This spelling reflects the pronunciation of each individual sound in the word and is used to standardize communication between professionals who work with the compound.