How to pronounce Sten
Say it like STEN. Sten is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Sten
American and British speakers say Sten in essentially the same way: /stɛn/ in the US and /stɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEN.
What does Sten mean?
- The Sten gun, a family of British 9-millimeter submachine guns used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts.
Words that rhyme with Sten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sten.
Questions about saying Sten
How do you pronounce Sten?
Say STEN. The American pronunciation is /stɛn/. In British English it is /stɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sten?
Sten is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STEN.
Do Americans and Brits say Sten the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stɛn/ and the British form is /stɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.