Caughman (IPA phonetic transcription: /ˈkɔːmən/) is a surname of Scottish origin. The pronunciation can seem confusing for non-native English speakers as the spelling suggests the inclusion of the 'gh' sound, but it is actually silent. The vowel sounds in "caugh" and "man" are pronounced as in "caught" and "man" respectively. It is important to remember that English spelling can be tricky and may not always reflect the actual pronunciation of words.