The word "hatcheling" is spelled with an "-el" ending rather than an "-le," which may confuse some English speakers. However, the pronunciation of the word provides a clue to its spelling. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /ˈhætʃəlɪŋ/, with the stress on the first syllable and a schwa sound in the second syllable. The "-el" ending reflects the pronunciation of the final syllable, which is pronounced with a clear, separate "l" sound rather than blending with the preceding vowel.