The spelling of the word "holtom" may seem confusing at first glance. However, it can be broken down with the help of IPA phonetics. The word is pronounced as "hohl-tuh m," with a silent "h" at the beginning. The "o" sound is pronounced as "oh" and the "l" and "t" sounds are distinct in the pronunciation. The final "m" concludes the word. Despite its unusual spelling, "holtom" is easily pronounced once the pronunciation key is understood.