The word "tamarou" is spelled with three syllables: ta-ma-rou. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be spelled /tæməru/. The first syllable "ta" is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by the second syllable "ma" with a schwa sound. The final syllable "rou" has the same vowel sound as the word "mau" in French, with an "oo" sound. Overall, the spelling of "tamarou" accurately reflects its pronunciation.