The spelling of the word "corson" can be confusing due to its uncommon pronunciation. The phonetic transcription of the word is /ˈkɔːrsən/. The first syllable "cor" is pronounced with the vowel sound 'aw' as in "law" followed by the consonant 'r'. The second syllable "son" is pronounced with the vowel sound 'uh' as in "up" followed by the consonants 's' and 'n'. Despite its unusual spelling, "corson" is a valid word meaning a person who makes and sells coffins.