The word "kerschner" is spelled with a "k" followed by "ersch" and ending with "ner". The pronunciation of this word is /ˈkɜːʃnər/. The "k" at the beginning is voiced and pronounced as in "kind". The letters "ersch" together create a unique sound, which is a voiced velar fricative followed by a voiceless alveolar fricative. The "ner" at the end is pronounced as in "never". Overall, the spelling of "kerschner" may seem unusual, but its pronunciation can be easily understood through phonetic transcription.