The word "DOTUN" is spelled /dəʊtʌn/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This spelling can be broken down into several parts. The first syllable, "do", is pronounced with a long "o" sound, indicated by the symbol /əʊ/. The second syllable, "tun", is pronounced with a short "u" sound, indicated by the symbol /ʌ/. Together, these sounds make up the word "DOTUN", which is commonly used as a male given name in Nigeria and other West African countries.