How many syllables in "stephen"?

"stephen" has 2 lettergrepen (ste - phen).

How to divide "stephen"?

"stephen" divides into 2 parts: ste · phen.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"stephen": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ste·phen

Hoofdklemtoon

STE-phen(ste · phen)● ○

Stress in "stephen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstiːvən⁄

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IPAˈstiːvən

Lettergrepenste·phen

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How many syllables in "stephen"?: "stephen" has 2 lettergrepen (ste - phen).
How to divide "stephen"?: "stephen" divides into 2 parts: ste · phen.
Where is the stress in "stephen"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "stephen"?: Say each syllable slowly (ste... phen) and listen on SayItVid.