The spelling of the word "went bottom" is quite straightforward when broken down phonetically using IPA transcription. The word "went" is pronounced as /wɛnt/, with the "w" sound followed by a short "e" sound and a "n" sound. The word "bottom" is pronounced as /ˈbɑtəm/, with emphasis on the first syllable and a "b" sound followed by an "a" sound, a short "t" sound and a long "o" sound, ending with an "m" sound. In combination, "went bottom" sounds as /wɛnt ˈbɑtəm/.