Borgman is a Dutch surname that is often spelled with a "g" instead of a "j" in English. The correct pronunciation is "bohr-g-mahn," with the emphasis on the first syllable. The "g" in Dutch is pronounced like the "ch" in the Scottish word "loch." IPA phonetic transcription of the word would be /ˈbɔrɣmɑn/. The correct spelling of Borgman can cause confusion due to its similarity with other surnames such as Bergman or Bogman.