The word "Clugston" is spelled with the initial sound of /kl/ followed by the vowel sound of /ʌ/ as in "cup". This is then followed by the consonant sound /g/ and the vowel sound /i/, pronounced as "ih". Finally, the word ends with the consonant sounds of /s/ and /t/ which make up unstressed syllables. When spoken aloud, the stress is placed on the second syllable, and the word is pronounced as /ˈklʌɡstən/.