The spelling of the surname "Kitzman" can be phonetically transcribed as /ˈkɪtsmən/. The name is spelled with a "K" followed by an "i", representing the sound of the short "i" vowel. The consonant cluster "tz" is also present, representing a combination of the "t" and "z" sounds. Finally, the name ends with an "m" and "an" combination, indicating a nasal "m" sound followed by the vowel "a" pronounced as "uh". This unique phonetic spelling represents a distinct family name.