The word "stishies" is a Scottish slang term that refers to quarrels or disputes. It is pronounced /ˈstɪʃɪz/ and is spelled with the letter combination "st" followed by "ishies". The "st" sound represents a cluster consonant, where the "s" and "t" sounds blend together without a vowel in between. The "ishies" part comes from the Scottish word "ish", which means "small" or "little". Therefore, "stishies" can be interpreted as "small quarrels" or "petty disputes" in Scottish slang vocabulary.