The word "Sarratt" is spelled as /særət/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound /æ/, like in "cat", followed by the sound /r/ and the short vowel sound /ə/, like in "a". The second syllable starts with the same sound /r/ and is followed by the sound /æ/ again, and ends with the sound /t/. Overall, the spelling of "Sarratt" accurately represents its pronunciation in English.
The word "Sarratt" is believed to have originated from the Old English language. It is derived from the combination of two elements: "sær" (also spelled as "sæer") and "geat".
"Sær" means "severe" or "hard", while "geat" refers to a "gate" or "way". Thus, "Sarratt" can be interpreted as the "severe gate" or "hard way". The etymology suggests that the name may have been given to a geographical location or a particular route that was challenging to pass through.
It is worth noting that "Sarratt" is also the name of a village in Hertfordshire, England. The village's etymology may have a different origin and historical context specific to that area.