The spelling of the word "buhrmann" can be a bit confusing when it comes to its pronunciation. The phonetic transcription of this word in IPA is /bʊrman/. The "h" is silent, and the double "n" results in a nasal sound of the preceding vowel. The "u" is pronounced as a short "uh" sound, similar to the "a" in "about." This German surname typically refers to someone who worked as a miller or a person who lived near a mill.