"Bortner" is a surname with a unique spelling, which may lead to confusion in pronunciation. The word is pronounced as /ˈbɔːt.nər/, with the stress on the first syllable. The first syllable "bort" rhymes with "short," while the second syllable "ner" rhymes with "her." The consonant "t" in "bort" is not pronounced as a hard "t" sound, but rather as a softer "d" sound, known as a flapped "t." Therefore, the correct pronunciation of "Bortner" is /ˈbɔːd.nər/.