The spelling of "dost to t" might seem confusing at first glance, but it becomes clear when broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "dost," is pronounced like "dohst" with an elongated "oh" sound. The second syllable, "to," is pronounced like "tuh" with a short "u" sound. The final letter, "t," is pronounced like a standard "t" sound. The spelling accurately reflects the pronunciation of this unusual combination of syllables.