The spelling of "hoffmeyer" is straightforward once you understand the phonetic sounds that make up the word. The IPA transcription for "hoffmeyer" is /ˈhɒfmʌɪər/. The initial "h" sound is followed by a short "o" sound, then an "f" and "m" sound that blend together. The final syllable has a long "i" sound, an "ə" or "uh" sound, and ends with an "r." So, when pronouncing "hoffmeyer," it sounds like "HOFF-muh-yer."