The spelling of "Atkerson" follows standard English spelling rules, using the phonetic sounds of the word to form each letter. "Atkerson" is pronounced as /ˈætkərsən/, with the "a" representing the short "a" sound, the "t" sounding out the "t" sound, and the "k" representing the "k" sound. The "er" combination represents the "schwa" sound, and the "s" sounds like the "s" in "sit". Finally, the final "n" represents its natural sound. Overall, the spelling of "Atkerson" is straightforward, following the typical rules of English spelling.