How to Pronounce Steno

To pronounce "steno", say STEN-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɛnoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈstɛnoʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “steno”

"steno" has 2 syllables: sten-o. It rhymes with leno and spheno, if that helps it stick.

What does steno mean?

noun

  1. A stenographer, someone whose job is to take dictation in shorthand
  2. Stenography

Words that rhyme with steno

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lenosphenospheno-enophenoxeno-menowpheno-phrenophreno-steno-teno-

Related words

typisttypistsstenographerstenographiststenogbrachygrapherstenotypistshorthander

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "steno"?▾

"Steno" has 2 syllables: sten · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "steno"?▾

The IPA transcription of "steno" is /ˈstɛnoʊ/.

What does "steno" mean?▾

Steno: A stenographer, someone whose job is to take dictation in shorthand

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