The spelling of the word "pressman women" may seem confusing at first glance. However, with the use of phonetic transcription, the pronunciation becomes clear. The correct spelling of the phrase is actually "pressmen and women," which refers to both male and female workers in the printing industry. The IPA transcription for this phrase is /ˈprɛsmən ənd ˈwɪmən/. The 'ənd' in between the two words is pronounced as a schwa, which is a neutral vowel sound.