The spelling of "Platon Zubov" can be explained using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The first name, Platon, is pronounced as 'plætɒn' with stress on the first syllable. The last name, Zubov, is pronounced as 'zuːbɒv' with stress on the second syllable. The letter "o" in both names is pronounced as a short "ɒ" sound, similar to the "a" in the word "hot." Overall, the word "Platon Zubov" is spelled phonetically, taking into account the specific sounds of each letter.