The correct spelling of the word "Duston" is /ˈdʌstən/. The word is spelled with a "u" instead of an "o" as it may appear to be pronounced. The "u" represents the schwa sound, which is a neutral vowel sound found in unstressed syllables. The "o" sound in "Duston" is represented by the letter "o" followed by the letter "n". Overall, the spelling of "Duston" follows typical English spelling conventions for words with unstressed syllables.
The word "Duston" is derived from Old English, specifically from the words "dun" meaning "hill" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement". Therefore, "Duston" refers to a settlement or village located near a hill.