The word "Underhangman" is a compound word consisting of "under", "hang", and "man". The IPA transcription of this word is /ˈʌndərhæŋmən/. The "under" sound is represented by the short u sound /ʌ/, the "hang" sound is represented by the æ sound /hæŋ/, and the "man" sound is represented by the schwa /mən/ sound. This word refers to the person who assists the main executioner by pulling on the legs of the hanged convict to hasten death, and its spelling is crucial to ensure accurate communication.