How to pronounce steven
Say it like STEE-vun. Steven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of steven
American and British speakers say steven in essentially the same way: /ˈstivən/ in the US and /ˈstiːvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEE-vun.
What does steven mean?
- Voice, especially when loud or strong.
Words that rhyme with steven
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of steven.
Questions about saying steven
How do you pronounce steven?
Say STEE-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈstivən/. In British English it is /ˈstiːvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steven?
Steven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · vun.
Do Americans and Brits say steven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstivən/ and the British form is /ˈstiːvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.