Pronunciation: [bˈatə͡l] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "battl" might seem odd to some. However, it can be explained with phonetic transcription. The word is spelled without the "e" because it follows the rule of dropping an unnecessary silent "e" when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel. In IPA, "battle" is pronounced as /ˈbæt əl/. When the suffix "-ing" is added, the /ə/ sound changes to /i/ and becomes stressed, resulting in "battling" (IPA: /ˈbæt lɪŋ/).
There is no specific word "battl" in the English language. It appears to be a misspelling of the word "battle". The word "battle" can be traced back to the Old English word "batel" or "bætl", which ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic word "bataljō". It has roots in the Proto-Indo-European word "bʰeh₂t-" meaning "to strike". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of "battle" have evolved, but its meaning has generally remained consistent as a term for a conflict or fight between two opposing sides.
