The spelling of the word "risner" sounds like /ˈrɪznər/. It is a surname of German origin, which means "one who lives near a commercial sign or landmark." The IPA phonetic transcription of "risner" reveals that it has two syllables: "riz" and "ner." The "r" in "risner" is pronounced with an alveolar trill, while the "i" is pronounced as a short vowel. The "s" in "risner" is voiced, and the "n" is pronounced as a nasal consonant.