The spelling of the word "dis tensible" can be confusing for many. However, with the help of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), one can easily understand how to spell and pronounce this word. The IPA transcription of "dis tensible" is /dɪs ˈtɛnsəbəl/. The first syllable is pronounced as "dis", similar to the beginning of the word "dislike". The second syllable, "ten", is pronounced like the number 10. The final syllable is pronounced as "suh-buh-l", with the stress on the second to last syllable.