The spelling of the word "Hartsell" can be explained through the use of IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "hart," is pronounced with the vowel sound "ɑr", similar to the word "card." The second syllable, "sell," is pronounced with the "ɛl" sound, as in the word "bell." Together, the word "Hartsell" is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable and sounds similar to "hart-sell." The spelling of the name is a combination of the words "hart" and "sell."