The correct spelling of the word "betrodden" is actually "bestridden". The confusion may arise due to the similar sound of the two words. The IPA phonetic transcription for bestridden is /bɛˈstrɪd.ən/, which emphasizes the stressed syllable "strid" in the middle of the word. This stress on the second syllable is what differentiates it from "betrodden" which would be transcribed as /bɪˈtrɒd.ən/. Therefore, to avoid confusion, it is important to use the correct spelling and pronunciation of words.