The spelling of the word "trottier" is somewhat irregular, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The "tr" sound is typically spelled with those letters in English, but the second "t" is unexpected. In fact, the correct IPA transcription for this sound is a single "ʧ" (a "ch" sound). The "-ier" ending is also unusual but can be explained by the French influence on the spelling of English words. Therefore, "trottier" is pronounced as "troh-tee-ey" with the stress on the second syllable.
The word "trottier" is derived from the French verb "trotter", which means "to trot". The suffix "-ier" in French is used to denote a doer of a particular action or occupation, similar to the English suffix "-er". Therefore, "trottier" refers to a person who is a trotter or someone who trots.