The spelling of the word "Theisen" is T-H-E-I-S-E-N. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be pronounced /ˈtaɪ.sən/. The first syllable is pronounced like "tie" and ends with a short "i" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced "sən" like "sun". The "e" in the second syllable is silent. "Theisen" is a German surname that means "son of Theis". It is pronounced with the emphasis on the first syllable.