The word "tammam" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription /tæmæm/. In this transcription, the letter "a" represents the "æ" sound, which is a short and open vowel sound. The first "m" represents a consonant sound made by closing the lips together and releasing them, while the second "m" represents a nasalized version of the same sound. The letter "t" represents a voiceless alveolar stop sound, which is made by briefly stopping the air flow with the tongue pressed against the alveolar ridge. Overall, the spelling of "tammam" closely reflects its pronunciation.
The word "tammam" has an Arabic origin. It is derived from the root verb "t-m-m" (ت-م-م) which means "to complete" or "to finish" in Arabic. The word "tammam" is the past tense form of this verb, meaning "he/she/it completed" or "he/she/it finished". In Arabic, it can also be used as an adjective or a noun to indicate something that is complete, perfect, or finished.