The spelling of the word "rattigan" can be broken down into its individual phonemes, which are represented through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced /ˈrætɪɡən/, with the first syllable "rat" pronounced like the animal, and the second syllable "ti" as in "tip". The final syllable "-gan" is pronounced with a soft "g" sound as in "gin", followed by a short "a" sound as in "cat". This IPA representation helps to clarify the proper spelling and pronunciation of the word "rattigan".