The spelling of the word "montell" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It is pronounced as /mɒntɛl/ with the emphasis on the first syllable. The "o" letter in the first syllable is pronounced as the short "o" sound /ɒ/, while the "e" letter is pronounced as the short "e" sound /ɛ/. The second syllable starts with the "l" letter, which is pronounced as the clear "l" sound /l/. Overall, "montell" is spelled based on the pronunciation of its individual sounds.