The spelling of the word "HAD BOTE" can be explained through the IPA phonetic transcription. The first word, "HAD," is pronounced as /hæd/, with the "a" sound being short and the "d" being pronounced with a clear stop. The second word, "BOTE," is pronounced as /boʊt/, with the "o" being pronounced as a diphthong and the "t" being pronounced with a softer stop at the end. When combined, "HAD BOTE" refers to a past tense sentence meaning "had bought," which is commonly used in everyday conversations.