The spelling of the word "bassermann" may be confusing to some due to the unconventional letter combination. However, its pronunciation can be easily deciphered using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription /bæsərmən/. The word begins with the consonant cluster /bæs/ as in "bass guitar" and is followed by the schwa sound /ə/. The final syllable features the vowel sound /ə/ again, followed by the consonant cluster /r/ and the final /m/. The word "bassermann" is commonly used as a surname.