The spelling of the name "Kistner" is quite straightforward in terms of English phonetics. The initial sound, "k", is represented by the letter "k". The following vowel sound is represented by the letter "i", which is pronounced like "ee". The consonant sound "s" is next, followed by the letter "t" which represents a "t" sound. The "n" and "e" sounds at the end are represented just as they are pronounced in English. In IPA phonetics, the word would be transcribed as /ˈkɪstnər/.