The word "chortlings" is spelled with the unique combination of "ch" and "t" that can be found in very few English words. The IPA phonetic transcription for this term is /ˈtʃɔːtlɪŋz/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The "ch" is pronounced with a voiceless palato-alveolar affricate sound, similar to the "ch" in "chair" or "church." The "t" is also voiceless, but it follows the "ch" rather than coming before it. Together, these sounds create the distinct spelling of "chortlings."