The spelling of the word "hansell" is quite straightforward once you understand the phonetic transcription. It is pronounced as /ˈhænsl̩/ and it refers to a small piece of wood used as kindling for starting fires. The "h" at the beginning of the word is pronounced, followed by the short "a" sound. The "n" and "s" are both pronounced separately, and the word ends with the "l" sound followed by a barely audible short "uh" sound. Overall, the spelling of "hansell" accurately represents its pronunciation.