The spelling of the surname "Prichett" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈprɪtʃɪt/. This means that the word is pronounced with a short "i" sound in the first syllable, followed by a "tʃ" sound (like "ch" in "chair"), and then an "ɪ" sound in the second syllable. The double "t" in the spelling represents the pronunciation of a consonant sound that is pronounced with a brief interruption of airflow, as in the word "cat." The correct spelling is important for accuracy in record-keeping and family history research.