The spelling of the word "Gonterman" can be confusing to those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. The correct pronunciation is /ˈɡɒntərmən/, where the "g" is pronounced like the "g" in "get" and the "o" is pronounced like the "o" in "hot." The "er" combination in the middle is pronounced like the "uh" sound in "other." The final syllable is pronounced like the word "man." Therefore, the spelling of "Gonterman" can be inferred from its pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).