The spelling of the word "Stambaugh" is pronounced as /ˈstæmbɔː/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word originates from the Germanic language and is commonly used as a surname. The first part "Stam" refers to a tree trunk or stem, while the second part "baugh" means a clearing or meadow. Therefore, the literal translation of Stambaugh is a meadow or clearing with tree trunks. The spelling may vary depending on the region and the language, such as Stanbaugh, Stanbaughn, or Stambaugh.