The spelling of the word "Tometous" may seem confusing at first glance, but it's actually quite simple when you break it down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced "toh," followed by "meh" and "tuss" for the second and third syllables respectively. The stress is on the second syllable, making it "to-MEH-tuss." Keep this in mind the next time you encounter this word, and you'll never be tripped up by its spelling again.