The spelling of the word "kitson" can be deciphered through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈkɪtsən/ with a short "i" sound followed by a "ts" sound and ending with the "son" sound. This spelling shows that the word is two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. Understanding the IPA can help with proper pronunciation and spelling of words, particularly for those learning English as a second language.