The spelling of the word "votaw" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Its phonetic transcription is /voʊtɔː/. The first syllable "vo" has the sound /voʊ/, which is a diphthong representing the vowel sounds in "boat" and "coat." The second syllable "taw" has the sound /tɔː/, which is a long vowel sound followed by the sound of the letter "r." Therefore, the spelling of the word "votaw" accurately reflects its pronunciation using IPA.