How Do You Spell STOOKSBURY?

Pronunciation: [stˈʊksbɹɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Stooksbury" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈstuksbɛri/ with the stressed syllable being "ks" and the vowel in the unstressed syllable being pronounced as "ɛ". The "oo" in Stooksbury is pronounced as a long "u", while the "u" following it is silent. The "bury" at the end is pronounced as /bɛri/ with the stress on the last syllable. Proper pronunciation is important in order to accurately convey the name of this surname.