The word "Gorten" is spelled with two syllables, as follows: /ˈɡɔrtən/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound, like the word "four". The second syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, like the word "up", followed by an unstressed "uh" sound. The spelling of this word may be confusing to some due to the unusual combination of letters, but the IPA transliteration makes it clear how to properly pronounce the word.