How to pronounce stenotype
Say it like STEN-oh-type. Stenotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN).
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- STEN
- oh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stenotype 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.
- typeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stenotype
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STEN-oh-type.
What does stenotype mean?
- A keyboard machine used to record a version of shorthand using a series of phonetic symbols.
- Any of the characters used in this shorthand system.
- To record using a stenotype.
Where does stenotype come from?
From steno- + -type.
Questions about saying stenotype
How do you pronounce stenotype?
Say STEN-oh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛnoʊˌtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈstɛnəʊˌtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stenotype?
Stenotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN). Broken into parts: STEN · oh · type.
Is stenotype 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 /ˈstɛnəʊˌtaɪp/ (STEN-oh-type).