The spelling of the word "Cauffman" can be a bit tricky to decipher, as it is not a commonly used word. The correct pronunciation of "Cauffman" is /ˈkɔːfmən/. The first syllable of the word, "Cau", is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɔː/, like in the word "law". The second syllable, "ff", is pronounced with a double consonant sound /f/, as in "off". Lastly, the ending syllable, "man", is pronounced with the vowel sound /ə/ and the consonant sound /n/.