The spelling of the word "Chilcott" is based on its pronunciation. It can be transcribed using the IPA phonetic alphabet as /ˈtʃɪlkət/. This indicates that the first syllable is pronounced with the "ch" sound as in "chicken", followed by a short "i" sound and a "k" sound. The second syllable has a short "u" sound and the "t" is pronounced with a glottal stop, similar to the "t" sound in "uh-oh". This transcription can help non-native speakers or those unfamiliar with the name to correctly pronounce it.