Kleinman is a surname that has its roots in German. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription of this word is /ˈklaɪnmən/. It is made up of two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The "k" is pronounced as /k/, the "l" as /l/, and the "ei" as /aɪ/. The second syllable is pronounced as /mən/. The spelling of Kleinman is fairly straightforward and follows standard English spelling rules. It is a common surname among people of German and Jewish ancestry.