The word "Stannel" may be unfamiliar to many, but it refers to a dialectal variation of the word "staddle". In phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /ˈstænəl/. The "a" sound is pronounced as in "cat", while the stress falls on the first syllable. This word is mainly used in the Northern parts of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire, to refer to a framework made of stones or wood to support hay or corn stacks.