The spelling of the word "hinman" may seem unusual at first glance, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as /ˈhɪnmən/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "h" is pronounced like the "h" in "hat," the "i" like "i" in "sit," the "n" like "n" in "no," and the "man" like "man" in "man." While it may be an uncommon spelling, the IPA transcription helps us understand the pronunciation of the word.