The spelling of the word "Tallbot" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "Tall" is pronounced /tɔːl/, where the "a" is pronounced like "or" in "for". The second syllable "bot" is pronounced /bɒt/, with the "o" pronounced like "o" in "hot". Therefore, the IPA phonetic transcription for "Tallbot" is /tɔːlbɒt/. It is important to use phonetic transcription to accurately represent the pronunciation of words, especially in situations where there may be different dialects or accents.