The spelling of the phrase "gat lost" may seem strange at first glance, but it can actually be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word "gat" can be pronounced with a short "a" sound like in "cat", and the "t" at the end is silent. So, it sounds like "gaht". Similarly, "lost" is pronounced with a short "o" sound like in "hot" and a silent "t" at the end. This results in a pronunciation of "lahst". Together, the phrase sounds like "gaht lahst".