The spelling of the word "inned hunt" might seem unusual at first. However, it can be understood by looking at its phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced /ɪnd hʌnt/, with stress on the first syllable. The "i" in "inned" represents the short "i" sound /ɪ/ commonly found in words like "sit" or "in". Meanwhile, "hunt" is spelled as expected, with the "h" representing the silent "h" sound. When said together, "inned hunt" refers to a hunting party that has returned home.