The spelling of the word "Garmann" is unique and may cause confusion for those unfamiliar with its origins. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is written as /ɡɑːrmən/. The first syllable "gar" is pronounced with a hard "g" sound followed by an "a" sound as in "father". The second syllable "mann" is pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by a soft "n" sound. Overall, the word has a Germanic sound to it, which may reflect its possible German roots.