The spelling of the word "Stokley" is pronounced as /ˈstɑːkli/ - st-oh-k-lee. The first syllable "sto" is pronounced as "stah", and the second syllable "kley" is pronounced as "klee". The letter "o" is followed by the letter "k", which is an unusual combination in English. However, this is a common spelling for surnames, and "Stokley" is believed to have originated from the Old English word "stoc" which means "log" or "trunk".