The spelling of the word "towle" may seem confusing, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The correct pronunciation of "towle" is /taʊl/, with the "ow" sound represented by the diphthong /aʊ/. This diphthong is pronounced by combining the sounds of "a" and "u" to create a single sound. While the spelling of "towle" may be nonstandard, its pronunciation can be easily understood using IPA phonetics.