The spelling of "Stones mickle" can be confusing. The word "mickle" is an Old English word meaning "a large amount," and is typically spelled "much" in modern English. However, in some dialects, such as those in northern England, "mickle" is still used. The pronunciation of "mickle" is /ˈmɪkəl/. "Stones mickle" is likely an adaptation of the northern dialect, where "stones" refers to a large amount of something, such as stones in a quarry. The pronunciation of "stones mickle" is /stoʊnz ˈmɪkəl/.