The spelling "mowatt" may seem unusual, but it can be explained phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced like "mo," with a long "o" sound (məʊ). The second syllable is pronounced like "what," with a soft "a" sound (wɒt). Together, the word is pronounced "məʊwɒt." This spelling is not commonly used in English, but it may be a variation of the Scottish surname "Mowatt." Phonetically, it can be understood as a combination of the sounds "mo" and "what."