The word "tinkham" is spelled with six letters and two syllables. The first syllable is pronounced "tɪŋk", and the second syllable is pronounced "hæm". The spelling of this word reflects the way it is pronounced in American English, with a hard "k" sound followed by the "ham" sound at the end. While the word "tinkham" may be unfamiliar to some, its spelling is relatively straightforward and easy to remember, especially once the proper pronunciation is learned.