The spelling of the word "Ellspet" may seem unusual, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "Ell" is pronounced like the letter L, followed by the vowel sound in "pet" or /ɛ/. The second syllable "spet" is pronounced with a shortened first vowel sound, like the "e" in "pet", and a consonant cluster with an "s" sound and a soft "p" sound. Overall, the phonetic transcription for "Ellspet" is /ɛlspɛt/.