How Do You Spell POTOROUS?
Pronunciation: [pˈɒtəɹəs] (IPA) 
The correct spelling for the Australian marsupial commonly referred to as a "potoroo" is actually "potorous". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /pɒˈtɔːrʊs/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "o" sound, followed by a long "o" sound in the second syllable. The "r" sound following the "o" in both syllables can be tricky for non-native English speakers to properly pronounce. Overall, it's important to use the correct spelling to accurately communicate about this unique and interesting animal.
