Hofmans is a surname that is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /hoʊfmənz/. The first syllable, "hof," is pronounced with a long "o" sound and a voiced "f" sound. The second syllable, "mans," is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a voiced "m" sound, followed by a silent "s" at the end. The spelling of Hofmans is consistent with traditional English spelling rules, which blend elements of both Germanic and Romance languages.