The spelling of the word "Tanaia" can be confusing due to the unusual arrangement of vowels. However, the phonetic transcription in IPA reveals its pronunciation as /təˈnaɪə/. This indicates that the first syllable is pronounced "tuh" with a schwa sound, followed by "nye" with a long "i" sound, and ending with "uh" again. This phonetic breakdown should make it easier to remember and correctly spell the name "Tanaia."