The spelling of the word "gets act" may seem confusing at first. However, it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first sound in "gets" is /ɡ/, followed by a short vowel sound /ɛ/. The final sound in "gets" is /ts/. For "act", the first sound is /æ/, then a consonant sound /k/ and ending with a /t/ sound. Together, these sounds create the unique spelling of "gets act".