The word "calamarmar" may sound confusing, but its spelling can be explained phonetically. In International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it is written as /kəˈlæmərˌmɑr/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound (as in "cup"), followed by a stressed "a" sound (as in "cat"). The second syllable has a short "u" sound again, followed by a stressed "ar" sound (as in "car"). The repetition of the letters "m" and "a" in the second syllable may also contribute to the word's unusual spelling.