The spelling of the word "MAHT" can be confusing for non-native English speakers due to its irregular pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /mɑːt/. The word is spelled with the letters M-A-H-T, but the "h" is not pronounced, making it a silent letter. This can cause confusion as "mah" and "mat" have different meanings. It is important to understand the pronunciation of the word in order to use it correctly in speech and writing.