The word "aton" is spelled with a short "a" sound, represented in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /æ/. The "t" is pronounced as an unvoiced dental stop, /t/. The "o" is pronounced with a short "o" vowel sound, /ɑ/. The final "n" is pronounced as an unvoiced alveolar nasal, /n/. The spelling "aton" may be confusing to some, as it is not a common word in English. However, understanding the phonetic transcription can help with accurate pronunciation.