The spelling of the word "BUTH" may appear confusing, but it can be easily explained by its phonetic transcription in IPA. The symbol /ʌ/ represents the "short u" sound, as heard in the word "but." This is followed by the consonant sound /θ/, which is the "voiceless dental fricative," similar to the "th" sound in "think." Therefore, the correct pronunciation of "BUTH" is /bʌθ/. Remembering the phonetic sounds can make spelling and pronunciation easier in unfamiliar words.