Thionol is a chemical compound with a unique spelling. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it is transcribed as [θaɪoʊnɒl]. The initial "th" sound is represented by the symbol theta ([θ]). The second syllable contains a long "i" sound ([aɪ]) followed by the "oh" as in "no" sound ([oʊ]). Finally, the last syllable contains a short "o" sound ([ɒ]) and the "l" is silent. Despite its unusual spelling, thionol plays an important role in several industries, including textiles and cosmetics.