How Do You Spell BOUMAN?
Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ʊmən] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "bouman" may seem confusing at first glance, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "boʊ," similar to the word "bow" as in a bow and arrow. The second syllable is pronounced as "mən," with the "u" sound as in "cup" and the "a" sound as in "man." Thus, the correct spelling of this word is "bouman," a word that describes a farmer or agricultural worker in Dutch.
