Textual Analysis sign s and symbols

[happyhel]

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This is a /ei/ disposing hearing(.) we must first explain the /di:/ (.)position(.)explain what the claim(.)is for how much has been paid(.)

Am I misunderstanding ei and di are these put there because he is thinking about the next sentence Im really unsure what they mean

Thanks in advance

I really am greatful