The spelling of the word "gatland" may confuse those who are not familiar with Welsh language phonetics. The correct pronunciation is /ˈɡætlənd/, where the "g" is pronounced like its hard counterpart in "go", the "a" sounds like the "a" in "cat", the "t" is sharp as in "top", and the "l" is articulated with the tongue against the roof of the mouth. This spelling is typical for many Welsh words and highlights the unique phonetic qualities of the language.