"Gammell" is a surname that is pronounced as /ɡæml/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word has been derived from the Old Norse root word "gamall," which means old or ancient. The spelling of the word follows the standard English phonetic transcription rules. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, while the second syllable contains a silent "e." The double consonants in the word indicate a stressed, short vowel sound. The pronunciation and spelling of the word "gammell" make it a unique and distinguished surname.