The spelling of the word "Donaught" may seem unusual, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "don", is pronounced as /dɒn/ with a short "o" sound. The second syllable, "aught", is pronounced as /ɔːt/ with a long "o" sound. When put together, "Donaught" is pronounced as /ˈdɒn.ɔːt/. While not a commonly used word, understanding its phonetic breakdown can aid in proper pronunciation.