How Do You Spell SCOTTON?
Pronunciation: [skˈɒtən] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "scotton" may seem confusing at first glance, but it can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈskɒtən/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "sc" at the beginning is pronounced as a single /s/ sound, and the double "t" in the middle indicates a short /ɒ/ vowel sound. The final syllable, "-on," is pronounced with a weak schwa sound /ə/. With this understanding, the spelling of "scotton" shouldn't be as mysterious anymore.
