The spelling of "rothman" can be deciphered through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "roth" is pronounced as /rɑθ/, with a long "o" sound and a voiced "th" sound. The second syllable "man" is pronounced as /mæn/, with a short "a" sound and a final voiced "n" sound. Together, the phonetic transcription of "rothman" is /rɑθmæn/. With this knowledge, one can spell and pronounce the word accurately.
The word "Rothman" is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the German words "rot" meaning "red" and "mann" meaning "man". The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the name Rothman can be found across various German-speaking regions.