The word "thiel" is spelled with the letters t-h-i-e-l. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /tiːl/. The "th" sound is represented by the phoneme /θ/, which is pronounced by placing the tip of the tongue between the teeth and exhaling. The "i" sound is /iː/, which is a long "ee" sound. Finally, the "el" sound is represented by the phoneme /l/, which is produced by placing the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge and exhaling. Together, these phonemes create the word "thiel".