The spelling of the word "Charlett" may seem confusing at first glance. However, it can be easily explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced as /ʃɑːlɪt/ with the "sh" sound for the "ch", a long "a" sound for the first "a", and a short "i" sound for the second "a". The final "t" is pronounced as a soft, barely audible "t". Knowing the IPA transcription can help us understand the spelling of words that may seem unfamiliar or challenging.