The spelling of "gat soapbox" (IPA: gæt səʊpˌbɒks) involves the use of a common slang term "gat" meaning gun and "soapbox" meaning a platform for expressing opinions. The spelling is a combination of the two words, with "gat" providing the initial sound of "g" followed by "a" and "t," and "soapbox" contributing the "s," "o," "a," "p," "b," and "x" sounds. The resulting word "gat soapbox" therefore refers to a figurative platform for gun-related discussions or opinions.