The spelling of the name "Selmah" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable, "Sel", is pronounced as /sɛl/, with the "e" being pronounced as in "red". The second syllable, "mah", is pronounced as /mɑː/, with the "ah" being pronounced as in "father". Together, the name is pronounced as /sɛlmɑː/. The spelling of the name "Selmah" does not follow traditional English spelling rules, but may have originated from a different language or culture.