Toadstabber is a word with an unusual spelling. It is spelled phonetically as /ˈtoʊdstæbər/. The first syllable of the word is pronounced like the word 'toad', with a long 'o' sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a short 'a' sound, followed by a voiceless 'd' and then a short 'e' sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a weak stress on the first syllable, followed by a 'b' sound, and an 'er' sound. Despite its unusual spelling, 'toadstabber' is a word used to refer to someone who kills, hunts or collects toads.