The word "Gledstanes" is a Scottish surname that consists of two syllables: "Gled" and "stanes". "Gled" is pronounced as /glɛd/ and refers to a bird of prey, specifically a kite or a hawk. "Stanes" is pronounced as /steɪnz/ and means "stones" in Scots. When combined, the surname is pronounced as /glɛdsteɪnz/. The unique combination of these two words forms a distinctive Scottish name that many may find difficult to spell, but easy to remember.