The spelling of the word "holtman" is a combination of two Old English words: "holt" (meaning wood or forest) and "man" (meaning person or human). The pronunciation of "holtman" is /ˈhoʊltmən/, where the "h" is pronounced, followed by a long "o" sound and a "lt" consonant cluster. The stress is on the first syllable, and the final syllable is pronounced with a short "ə" sound. Therefore, the correct spelling and pronunciation of "holtman" reflect its roots in Old English language and culture.