The spelling of the word "hollmann" may seem confusing, but it actually follows standard English phonetic rules. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /hɑl.mən/. The first syllable "hol" rhymes with "doll" and the double "l" represents the elongation of the vowel sound. The second syllable "mann" is pronounced with a short "a" sound like in "cat" and the double "n" indicates the nasalization of the final consonant. Together, the word "hollmann" is pronounced as "HAHL-muhn".