How Do You Spell CARDUS?
Pronunciation: [kˈɑːdəs] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "cardus" can be confusing due to the silent "s" at the end. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /'kɑːdəs/, with a long "a" sound in the first syllable and a schwa sound in the second syllable. The "d" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /d/, followed by the silent "s" at the end. Cardus is a genus of thistle plants with spiny leaves and purple flowers, commonly known as plumeless thistles.
