The word "Stercory" is a rare and archaic term typically used in the realm of alchemy. Pronounced /ˈstɜːrkəri/, the word is derived from the Latin "stercorius", meaning "of dung". The "c" in "Stercory" is pronounced as /k/ since it is followed by the vowel "o". The "e" in the middle of the word is pronounced as /ɜː/, which is similar to the vowel sound in "herd" or "fern". Although rare, the spelling of "Stercory" has remained unchanged for centuries.