The spelling of the word "raatz" can be a bit tricky due to the German origin of the word. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word is /ʁaːts/, which represents the sounds "r," "a," "ts," and the voiced uvular fricative /ʁ/. The "aa" in "raatz" is pronounced as a long vowel sound, while the "ts" is a combination of the consonant sounds "t" and "s". Whether you're using the word in German or English, it's important to spell it correctly to avoid confusion.