To pronounce "stephen", say STEPH-en — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
stephen
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STEPH-en
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"stephen" has 2 syllables: steph-en. It rhymes with uneven and sweven, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: steven — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Stephen" has 2 syllables: steph · en.
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