The spelling of "Thiemann" can be broken down phonetically as /tiːmən/. The first syllable, "tie," is pronounced with a long "i" sound, while the second syllable, "mann," is pronounced with a short "a" sound. The "th" sound at the beginning of the word is pronounced as a voiceless dental fricative, like the "th" in "thin." Additionally, the double "n" at the end of the word indicates a nasal stop, where the sound is cut off by the closing of the nasal passage.