The spelling of the word "patchett" is unique and requires knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as /ˈpætʃət/, with emphasis on the first syllable. The "ch" is pronounced as the "ch" in "chat", and the "tt" at the end is pronounced like a hard "t". The spelling of the word can be confusing due to the double "t" at the end, but with phonetic transcription, it becomes clear how to pronounce this unusual word.