The spelling of the word "sechrest" may seem confusing at first glance, but it can be easily understood with the use of IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound in "sechrest" is "s", pronounced as /s/. The following "e" is pronounced as /ɛ/, and the "ch" is pronounced as /tʃ/. The "r" is then pronounced as /r/, followed by "e" pronounced as /ɛ/ once again. The final "st" is pronounced as /st/. Together, these sounds create the unique spelling of the name "Sechrest".