The spelling of the word "Roughton" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word starts with the "r" sound, followed by the "ɔ" vowel sound as in "caught" or "thought." It then continues with the "t" sound and the "ən" ending, pronounced with the schwa sound as in "button." Therefore, the correct way to spell and pronounce "Roughton" is with the IPA transcription /ˈrɔtən/. This can be helpful for individuals learning English pronunciation or striving to improve their phonetic skills.