The word "stenotus" is spelled as /stɛnoʊtəs/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is broken down into six individual sounds: "s" as /s/, "t" as /t/, "e" as /ɛ/, "n" as /n/, "o" as /oʊ/, and "tus" as /təs/. It is important to note that the "o" is pronounced as a diphthong (two vowel sounds blended together) and the "us" is pronounced as a separate syllable. With this phonetic breakdown, the correct spelling of "stenotus" can be easily remembered and understood.