The spelling of the word "Westcot" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "West" is pronounced as /wɛst/ with the "e" sound as in "jess". The second syllable "cot" is pronounced as /kɑt/ with the "a" sound as in "cat". Therefore, the correct spelling of the word is "Westcot" and not "Westcott" or "Westcotte". The IPA helps to accurately represent the sounds of a word, which is important for correct spelling and pronunciation.