The word "letson" is commonly spelled with a silent "t" at the end, despite the fact that the "t" is pronounced in most other words ending in "-et". The spelling of "letson" can be represented phonetically as /ˈlɛtsən/, which breaks down into the consonant sound /l/ followed by the diphthong /ɛ/ and the consonant cluster /ts/ before the final consonant sound /n/. The silent "t" can be confusing for English language learners or individuals unfamiliar with the word.