The correct spelling of the word "Padgett" is /ˈpædʒɪt/. This word is a surname of English origin and is also spelled as "Padget" or "Paget". The letter "g" in the spelling is pronounced as a soft "j" sound, represented by the phonetic symbol /dʒ/. The letter "t" at the end is pronounced as a soft, unvoiced sound, represented by the phonetic symbol /t/. Therefore, the correct pronunciation of this word is "PAD-jit".
The etymology of the name "Padgett" is of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "paget" or "pagette", which means "young servant" or "boy". It is believed to have been a descriptive occupational surname given to someone who worked as a young male servant or assistant. Over time, the spelling evolved to "Padgett". The name is relatively rare and most commonly found in English-speaking countries.