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How would you pronounce Stephen?

The most common pronunciation of Stephen is STEE-vən.

Here's a breakdown:

* STEE: The "ee" sound is similar to the "ee" in "see" or "tree."

* vən: The "v" is pronounced like the "v" in "very," and the "ən" sounds like the "un" in "sun."

Some people might pronounce it STEE-fən, where the "f" is emphasized slightly more. However, the STEE-vən pronunciation is more widespread.

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