Gleaton is a word that follows English phonetic conventions. In IPA phonetic transcription, gleaton is spelled as /glitən/. The first syllable is pronounced with a hard 'g' and a short 'i' sound. The second syllable contains a schwa sound, represented by the upside down 'e', and ends with a 't' sound. This spelling of gleaton is consistent with English vowel and consonant sound patterns.