The word "Staktometer" is spelled with a "k" instead of a "c" due to its origin as a German word, where "k" is used instead of "c" in some cases. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˌstɑːkˈtɒmɪtə/. The first syllable is stressed, and the "a" in "Stakto" is pronounced like "ah". The "o" in "meter" is pronounced like "er", and the final "e" is silent. The word refers to an instrument used to measure the sedimentation rate of blood.