The spelling of the word "montandon" is a bit peculiar. It is pronounced /mɒntəndɒn/ and is a surname of French origin. The word consists of two syllables, with the emphasis on the first syllable "mon". The "ta" sound is followed by a nasal vowel "on", which is a characteristic sound in French. However, in English, the spelling of the word may cause confusion as the "on" sound is not traditionally spelled with an "a". This highlights the importance of understanding the IPA phonetic transcription system to aid correct pronunciation.