The word "Gondolet" is a variant spelling of "Gondola," which refers to a type of long, narrow boat used in Venice, Italy. The spelling of "Gondolet" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription as follows: /ɡɑnˈdɑlət/. The first syllable is pronounced with a hard "g" sound, followed by a short "a" sound. The second syllable has a soft "-d" sound and a long "a" sound, which is also present in the final syllable.