The spelling of the word "wadkins" is influenced by its pronunciation which is /ˈwɒdkɪnz/. The initial "w" represents the voiced labio-velar approximant /w/, while the following "a" is pronounced as the short vowel sound /ɒ/. The following "d" and "k" sounds are represented as /d/ and /k/ respectively, followed by the vowel "i" pronounced as /ɪ/. The final consonant cluster "n" and "s" are represented as /nz/. In conclusion, the spelling of "wadkins" accurately reflects its phonetic representation.