How to pronounce sterns
Say it like STURNZ. Sterns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/stɝnz/STURNZ
UK British/stɜːnz/STURNZ
- STURNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sterns pronunciation, sound by sound
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- STURNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of sterns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STURNZ.
What does sterns mean?
noun
- plural of stern How to pronounce stern
Questions about saying sterns
How do you pronounce sterns?
Say STURNZ. The American pronunciation is /stɝnz/. In British English it is /stɜːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sterns?
Sterns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STURNZ.
Is sterns pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /stɜːnz/ (STURNZ).