How Do You Spell SACKETT?

Pronunciation: [sˈakɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "sackett" may be confusing to some, as it does not follow typical English pronunciation rules. Using the IPA phonetic transcription system, we can understand why. The word "sackett" is pronounced /ˈsækɪt/, with the "a" sound being pronounced as a short "a" instead of the more common long "a" sound. This is due to the influence of the letter "c" which shifts the vowel sound. Knowing this phonetic rule can help when encountering other similar words with unexpected vowel sounds.