The spelling of the word "Pseudotineae" can seem confusing at first glance. However, it can be broken down phonetically using IPA transcription as [suˌdoʊtɪˈni]. The "p" at the beginning is silent, and the "ae" at the end is pronounced as "eye." The "s" is voiced as a "z" sound, and the "t" is pronounced as a soft "d." The stress falls on the second syllable, and the "i" is long. The word refers to a type of fungus that resembles tiny channels or tubes.