The spelling of "Anson Northup" follows the standard English alphabetic system, with each letter representing a specific sound. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word is /ˈænsən ˈnɔːθʌp/, which breaks down into the sounds 'æ' for the "A" in Anson, a short 'uh' sound for the "O" in Northup, and the aspirated 'th' sound in "Northup". Understanding phonetic transcriptions can be immensely helpful for those learning English as a second language or those who struggle with traditional spelling conventions.