The spelling of the word "cawthon" may seem strange to some, but it can be explained easily with the use of phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈkɔːθən/ with emphasis on the first syllable. The "c" is pronounced as a hard "k" sound, the "a" is pronounced as a long "aw" sound, and the "th" is pronounced as a hard "t" sound followed by a soft "h" sound. The "o" and "n" are pronounced normally. Understanding the phonetics of "cawthon" can make it easier to spell and pronounce correctly.