The word "windaus" is spelled with the IPA transcription /ˈwɪndaʊs/. The initial "w" sound is followed by the short "i" sound, represented by the symbol "ɪ". The stress falls on the second syllable, which is pronounced with the diphthong "aʊ", similar to the sound in "loud". The final consonant cluster is represented by the letter "s", pronounced with an unvoiced "s" sound. This word may be unfamiliar to some as it is not commonly used in modern English.