The spelling of the word "grillot" may seem confusing at first, but it is actually quite simple when broken down phonetically. The IPA transcription for "grillot" is /ɡrɪlət/. The first syllable "gril" sounds like "grill" with a short "i" sound. The second syllable "lot" rhymes with "hot" and has a short "o" sound. Together, the pronunciation is /ɡrɪlət/. So despite the unusual spelling of "grillot", it is a straightforward phonetic representation of the sound of the word.