Mayton is a surname that is spelled phonetically as meɪtən. The word "Mayton" contains two syllables: "may" and "ton". The first syllable, "may", is pronounced as meɪ, which sounds like "may" with a long "a" sound. The second syllable, "ton", is pronounced as tən, which sounds like "tun" without the "u" sound. The combination of these two syllables creates the unique phonetic expression of "Mayton". Correct spelling and pronunciation of names is crucial in communication and identity.