The spelling of the word "ortegon" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first two syllables, "or" and "te," are pronounced using the same vowel sound. The "g" is pronounced as a soft "j" sound, as in "jeans." The final syllable, "on," is pronounced with a short "o" sound and a nasal "n" sound. Altogether, the word is pronounced as "or-tuh-jahn." It is a surname of Spanish origin, and its meaning is not immediately clear from its pronunciation or spelling.