The word "SOKEMANS" is a medieval English term that refers to a merchant or trader. The spelling of this word may seem strange at first, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The "o" in "SOKEMANS" is pronounced as a short "o" sound, like in the word "pot." The "e" in "SOKEMANS" is pronounced as a short "e" sound, like in the word "pet." The "a" is pronounced like in the word "cat." The final "s" is pronounced as a soft "z" sound.