The word "gamet" is pronounced /ˈɡæmɪt/ and refers to a cell that fuses with another during sexual reproduction, resulting in the formation of a zygote. The spelling of this word follows English language phonetic rules, as the letter "e" in the second syllable is required to indicate that the "a" should be pronounced as a short vowel. The "t" at the end of the word also serves to indicate that this is a singular noun, whereas "gamete" would be the plural form.