Stonecipher is a unique surname that is pronounced as "STŌN-sī-fər" in IPA phonetic transcription. The word 'stone' refers to a small, hard, solid substance extracted from the earth and often used in construction, while 'cipher' meaning a code or secret message. The pronunciation of the name is straight forward, with the first syllable 'stōn' being stressed and the second syllable 'sī' being pronounced as a long 'i'. The pronunciation of this name may vary depending on the speaker's dialect and accent.