The spelling of the word "drought" is often mispronounced and misspelled as "drowth." The correct pronunciation of the word is /draʊt/, with the "gh" making a silent sound. This confusion may stem from the fact that "drouth" is an archaic spelling of the word; however, "drought" is the standard and correct spelling in modern English. It is important to use the correct spelling to avoid confusion and to ensure effective communication.