The spelling of the word "Blanton" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable, "Bla-", is pronounced as /blæ/, with a short "a" sound. The second syllable, "-nton", is pronounced as /nən/, with a weak stress on the first syllable and a neutral vowel in the second syllable. Therefore, the full pronunciation of "Blanton" is /blænən/. This phonetic transcription can assist those who are not familiar with the English language to pronounce this word correctly.
The name "Blanton" is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Blændan" or "Blending". The name is believed to have a meaning related to "bright" or "shining". Over time, it evolved into various spellings such as "Blantain", "Bluntane", and eventually settled as "Blanton" in modern times. The name "Blanton" is primarily found as a surname, but it can also be used as a given name.