How Do You Spell ALDER KITTEN?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːldə kˈɪtən] (IPA) 
The word "alder kitten" has an interesting spelling. It is pronounced /ˈɔːldər ˈkɪt(ə)n/. The first word, "alder" uses the silent "l". In IPA, it is transcribed as /ˈɔːldər/. The second word, "kitten" uses the "t" sound instead of "c". In IPA, it is transcribed as /ˈkɪt(ə)n/. The word refers to a young alder tree with a slender trunk, similar to a kitten's leg. Although the spelling may be confusing, the pronunciation makes it easy to understand its meaning.
