The spelling of the word "Tubmen" may seem a little unusual at first glance, but it follows standard English phonetic rules. The "Tub" is pronounced with a short u as in "tub" (tʌb), while the "men" is pronounced with a schwa sound in the first syllable and a short e as in "men" (ˈtʌbmən). This gives us the IPA transcription /ˈtʌbmən/, with stress on the first syllable. "Tubmen" can refer to individuals carrying tubs or the surname of a notable historical figure, Harriet Tubman.