How to Pronounce "steven"
word
/ˈstivən/
STEE-vuhn
/ˈstivən/
STEE-vuhn
Definition
A steven is an old nautical word related to the front or rear upright part of a ship, especially the stem or sternpost. It is rare in modern everyday English and mostly appears in historical, literary, or maritime contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstivən/
British English
/ˈstivən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEE-vuhn
UK
STEE-vuhn
Listen in Context
The old book says the anchor struck the steven of the ship.
We found the word steven in a story about sailors.
The teacher said steven is not a common word today.
I only know steven from old sea novels, not real conversation.