The spelling of the word "feltner" can be explained through the use of IPA phonetic transcription. The word can be broken down into three syllables: "felt" /fɛlt/, "n" /ɛn/, and "er" /ɜr/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound and the "l" is silent. The second syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound and the "n" can also be silent depending on regional dialect. The final syllable is pronounced with a soft "r". Together, they create the word "feltner" /ˈfɛltnər/.