The spelling of the word "tieman" can be perplexing since it does not follow the usual phonetic structure. However, the IPA phonetic transcription can help clarify its spelling. The word "tieman" is transcribed as /ˈtaɪmən/, where the "t" and "m" sounds are pronounced plainly, and the "i" and "a" create a diphthong sound that can be heard in words like "time" and "nine." The second "e" is silent and has no effect on the pronunciation of the word.