How Do You Spell PELCHAT?
Pronunciation: [pˈɛlt͡ʃat] (IPA) 
The spelling of "pelchat" might seem confusing at first glance, but it can be explained through its phonetic transcription. The word is often pronounced as /pɛlʃæt/, which breaks down as "pel" + "chat". The "p" is pronounced as usual, and the first syllable is "pel", rhyming with "bell". The second syllable, "chat", is pronounced with a "sh" sound as in "shoe" followed by a short "a" sound as in "cat". So although it may not be intuitive, the spelling of "pelchat" accurately represents its pronunciation.
