Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stern-

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.90 in modern English

Syllables
stern-
IPA
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

Alternative form of sterno-, used before a vowel.

Questions

What does stern- mean?
Alternative form of sterno-, used before a vowel.

How to pronounce stern-

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “stern-”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “stern-”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “stern-” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.