The spelling of the word "dis tills" may appear unusual, but it is actually phonetically accurate. The word is pronounced as /dɪs ˈtɪlz/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "s" sound in both "dis" and "tills" is pronounced as a voiceless consonant, which is indicated by the small "s" symbol in the IPA transcription. The space between the two words represents a pause, which is common in English speech. While the spelling may appear unconventional, it accurately reflects the word's pronunciation.