The word "Shotton" is spelled as /ʃɒtən/, with the first sound being a "sh" sound, followed by an "o" sound as in "hot," and a short "t" sound. The second syllable has an unstressed "uh" sound, followed by an "n" sound. The spelling of this word may vary depending on regional accents or dialects, but the IPA phonetic transcription can provide a standard pronunciation guide. Shotton is also the name of a town in Flintshire, Wales, and a surname in English-speaking cultures.