The spelling of the word "nimmo" may appear unusual, but it follows the rules of English phonetics. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /ˈnɪməʊ/. The first syllable "nim" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a consonant cluster "mm". The second syllable "mo" has a long "o" sound. When spoken, the word "nimmo" is often mistaken for "nemo", meaning "no one" in Latin. However, the correct spelling and pronunciation of "nimmo" refer to a Scottish surname.