How Do You Spell DOUGHTON?
Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ʊtən] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "doughton" may seem confusing at first, but it actually follows common English phonetic rules. The word is pronounced as /ˈdaʊtən/, with the first syllable sounding like "dow" and the second syllable sounding like "ten". The "gh" in the word is silent, serving only to indicate the pronunciation of the preceding vowel. This type of silent letter is common in English, allowing for consistency in spelling despite changes in pronunciation over time.
