The spelling of the word "pink slipt" may seem confusing, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. "Pink" is pronounced as /pɪŋk/, with the "i" sound being represented by the symbol "ɪ". "Slipt" is pronounced as /slɪpt/, with the "i" sound represented by the same symbol "ɪ". Therefore, both "pink" and "slipt" are spelled with the same "i" sound, making it easier to remember the correct spelling of this unusual word.