The spelling of the word "wollam" follows the phonetic pronunciation in IPA transcription, /ˈwɑːləm/. The first syllable "wol" is pronounced with an open back unrounded vowel /ɑː/ and the second syllable "lam" is pronounced with a schwa sound /əm/, denoting the weak syllable. The double 'l' in "wollam" indicates that both 'l's are pronounced distinctly. "Wollam" is a rare English surname that has its origins in Wales.