The word "hatchboat" can be spelled as /ˈhætʃboʊt/. This word is a compound of "hatch" and "boat", and it refers to a small boat with a hatch cover. The first syllable "hatch" is pronounced as /hætʃ/, which refers to a cover on a ship or boat. The second syllable "boat" is pronounced as /boʊt/, which refers to a watercraft designed to float or move on the water. When combined, "hatchboat" is a unique word that describes a specific kind of watercraft.