The word "Spelman" is often spelled with one L, but the correct spelling is actually with two Ls. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word would be /spɛlmən/. The first sound is a voiced alveolar fricative /z/, followed by a short e vowel sound /ɛ/. The third sound is a voiceless bilabial stop /p/, and the fourth sound is a voiced alveolar nasal /n/. The final sound is a schwa /ə/. Remembering to spell "Spelman" with two Ls will help ensure correct written communication.