The spelling of the word "Freta" can be confusing due to the silent "e." In IPA phonetic transcription, "Freta" is spelled as /ˈfriːtə/. This means that the word is pronounced with a long "e" sound followed by a "t" sound and then an "uh" sound. The silent "e" at the end of the word changes the sound of the preceding vowel from a short sound to a long sound. Therefore, it is important to remember to include the silent "e" when spelling the word correctly.