The spelling of the word "dalman" is determined by its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, "dalman" is pronounced as /ˈdælmən/. It starts with the voiceless dental fricative "d" sound, followed by the short "a" vowel sound. The "l" sound is pronounced as the lateral approximant IPA symbol /l/, then there is another voiceless dental fricative "m" at the end. Overall, the spelling of "dalman" matches its pronunciation, making it easy for learners to understand and use the word correctly in context.