The word "catlett" is not commonly used in modern English, but it appears to be a variant spelling of the word "cattle" that originated in medieval times. The spelling of this word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈkætlɪt/. This represents the sounds of "k" as in "cat", "æ" as in "cat", "t" as in "cat", "l" as in "little", "ɪ" as in "sit", and "t" as in "cat". While the spelling may seem unusual, it follows the typical spelling patterns of Middle English.