The correct spelling of the phrase "gat there" is actually "got there" in Standard English. The pronunciation of "got" is /ɡɒt/ in IPA phonetic transcription, which is different from the pronunciation of "gat" /ɡæt/. "Got" is the past tense of "get", meaning to arrive at a destination. Therefore, "got there" is the correct way to express that someone has arrived at their intended destination. Correct spelling and pronunciation ensure effective communication in both written and spoken language.