The word "boar cat" is spelled with the vowel sound /ɔ/ in the first syllable, pronounced like the English word "law". The second syllable is spelled with the consonant sound /r/ and the vowel sound /æ/, pronounced like the beginning of "apple". This word refers to a type of cat with a wild, boar-like appearance. It's important to spell this word correctly to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding animal names.