The spelling of the name "Clingerman" can be explained by its phonetic transcription in IPA as /ˈklɪŋərmən/. The first syllable, "cling," is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a hard "g" and a silent "e." The second syllable, "er," is pronounced with a short "e" and an "r" sound. The final syllable, "man," is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a soft "n" at the end. Together, the spelling and phonetic transcription accurately represent the pronunciation of the name "Clingerman."