The spelling of the word "Jaspachate" may seem confusing at first glance, but it follows the rules of English spelling. The word is pronounced as [ˈdʒæspəkeɪt], with emphasis on the second syllable. The initial consonant cluster "Jas-" is pronounced as /dʒæs/, similar to "jazz". The vowel sound in the second syllable is represented by the letter "a". The ending "-chate" is pronounced as /keɪt/ and is a common suffix in words borrowed from French.