The spelling of the word "Stote" might seem a bit unusual. However, the IPA phonetic transcription provides some clarity. The first syllable is pronounced as /stəʊ/ (stoe), with a long "o" sound. The second syllable is pronounced as /t/ (tuh), with a short "u" sound. When combined, the word sounds like "stoht". While the word is not commonly used in everyday language, it can refer to a type of weasel found in North America called the "ermine" or "short-tailed weasel".