The word "NETST" may seem confusing at first glance, but its spelling can be explained through phonetics. In IPA, it is spelled /nɛtst/ which translates to the English pronunciation of "NET-st". The first syllable, "NET", is pronounced similarly to the word "net" as in a fishing net or a basketball net. The second syllable, "st", is pronounced as the sound of the letter "s" followed by the sound of the letter "t". Together, they form the unique and easily recognizable spelling of "NETST".