How to pronounce steno
Say it like STEN-oh. Steno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN).
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US American/ˈstɛnoʊ/STEN-oh
UK British/ˈstɛnəʊ/STEN-oh
- STEN
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steno 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of steno
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STEN-oh.
What does steno mean?
noun
- a stenographer, someone whose job is to take dictation in shorthand
- stenography
Where does steno come from?
Clipping of stenographer or stenography.
Questions about saying steno
How do you pronounce steno?
Say STEN-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛnoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steno?
Steno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN). Broken into parts: STEN · oh.
Is steno pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈstɛnəʊ/ (STEN-oh).