The spelling of the word "Abston" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The IPA transcription of "Abston" is /ˈæbstən/. This means that the first syllable of the word is pronounced with a short "a" sound (/æ/), followed by a "b" sound (/b/) and a "s" sound (/s/). The second syllable starts with a "t" sound (/t/) and ends with a neutral vowel sound (/ən/). This transcription helps clarify the correct spelling of the word and its pronunciation.