The spelling of the word "semmit" might seem confusing - is it spelled with one "m" or two? In fact, this word is a dialectal variation of the standard English word "shirt". The IPA phonetic transcription for "semmit" is /ˈsɛmɪt/, where the "e" sound is pronounced like the "e" in "bed" and the "i" sound is pronounced like the "i" in "bit". This spelling is commonly used in parts of Scotland and Northern England, where local dialects have influenced pronunciation and spelling conventions.