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steno

/ˈstɛnoʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.14 in modern English

Syllables
steno
IPA
/ˈstɛnoʊ/
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

a stenographer, someone whose job is to take dictation in shorthand

Countable; Uncountable

noun

stenography

Uncountable

Etymology

Clipping of stenographer or stenography.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈstɛnoʊ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

stenos (plural)

Phrases

steno pad steno pool

Frequently Paired Words

steno pad steno pool

Rhymes With

leno eno ueno benno centeno angeleno cedeno briceno renno briseno zermeno escareno

Questions

How do you pronounce steno?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstɛnoʊ/.
What does steno mean?
a stenographer, someone whose job is to take dictation in shorthand
Where does steno come from?
Clipping of stenographer or stenography.

How to pronounce steno

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈstɛnoʊ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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