The spelling of the word "Tayson" is determined by its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /teɪsən/. The first syllable is pronounced as "tay" with a long vowel sound represented by the symbol /eɪ/. The second syllable is pronounced as "sən" with a short vowel sound represented by the symbol /ə/ and the consonant sound /s/. This spelling reflects the English language's adaptation of the name Tyson, which is of Old French origin meaning "son of Tye."