The spelling of the word "Respass" may seem unusual, but it makes sense when you consider its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as "rɪspæs", with the stress on the first syllable. This explains why the word is spelled with an "e" instead of an "a", as it reflects the short "e" sound in the first syllable. The double "s" at the end also indicates the correct pronunciation of the final syllable as "spas" rather than "spahs".