Quantong is a rarely used word that refers to a type of Australian shrub. The spelling of this word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈkwɒn. tɒŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced with the consonant cluster /kw/, which is represented by the letters "qu". The second syllable contains a short o sound, followed by the consonant cluster /nt/. The final syllable contains the vowel sound /ɒŋ/, which is represented by the letters "ong". This word is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but can be found in reference materials about Australian plants.