The spelling of the word "northington" can be confusing for those who are not familiar with it. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), we can break down the pronunciation of this word. The first syllable is "nɔr," which rhymes with "door." The second syllable is "θɪŋ," which sounds like "thing." The final syllable is "tən," which is pronounced as "tun." Therefore, the correct spelling of this word is "n-o-r-t-h-i-n-g-t-o-n." Remembering the correct spelling can be easier with the help of phonetic transcriptions.