How to pronounce stein
Say it like STYNE. Stein is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stein
American and British speakers say stein in essentially the same way: /staɪn/ in the US and /staɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: STYNE.
What does stein mean?
- a mug intended for serving beer
- experimental expatriate United States writer (1874-1946)
Where does stein come from?
From a regional use of German Stein (“stone”).
Words that rhyme with stein
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stein.
Questions about saying stein
How do you pronounce stein?
Say STYNE. The American pronunciation is /staɪn/. In British English it is /staɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stein?
Stein is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say stein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /staɪn/ and the British form is /staɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.