The spelling of "dick penner" can be confusing due to the often mispronunciation of the words. The correct pronunciation phonetically spells as /dɪk ˈpɛnər/. The first word "dick" is pronounced with a short "i" vowel sound followed by the unvoiced consonant sound "k." The second word "penner" is pronounced with a short "e" vowel sound, followed by the nasal vowel sound "ə," and the unvoiced consonant sound "r." Proper use of IPA phonetic transcription helps to ensure accurate spelling and pronunciation of the word.