How Do You Spell HEITMAN?
Pronunciation: [hˈe͡ɪtmən] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "heitman" can be explained through its phonetic transcription in IPA as /ˈhaɪtmən/. The first syllable "hei" is pronounced as "hi" with a long "i" sound. The second syllable "t" is a sharp and short sound. The third syllable "man" is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a nasal "n". This German surname was derived from the occupation of a heitman or a headman, which is a medieval term for a leader or a chief.
