The spelling of the word "yeaman" can be confusing. However, using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription can help clarify its pronunciation. The word is pronounced as /jəˈmæn/, with the first syllable starting with the sound /j/, similar to the "y" sound in "yes". The second syllable is pronounced with the short "a" sound as in "cat". The final consonant is an "n". Keeping this phonetic transcription in mind can help with accurate spelling and pronunciation of this word.