Festinger is spelt as /ˈfɛstɪŋər/. The IPA phonetic transcription breaks down the pronunciation of the word into individual sounds. The first sound is represented as /f/, followed by a short and sharp /ɛ/ sound, then /s/ and /t/ sounds combined to form the /st/ sound. The following syllable is pronounced with a short /ɪ/ sound, then /ŋ/ and /ə/ sounds. Therefore, the correct spelling for the word is represented accurately by its phonetic transcription, ensuring proper pronunciation.