The spelling of the phrase "gotten ink for" is a result of American English usage. The word "gotten" is a past participle of "get," which is commonly used in American English instead of the more traditional past participle "got." The pronunciation of "gotten" is represented in the IPA as /ˈɡɑtn/ or /ˈɡɒtn/. The word "ink," on the other hand, has a more traditional spelling that is represented in the IPA as /ɪŋk/. Thus, the phrase "gotten ink for" is a blend of American and traditional spellings.