-stein

Questions

How do you pronounce -stein?

The recorded pronunciation is /-staɪn/.

What does -stein mean?

Added to a stem to form a patronymic or matronymic surname.

Where does -stein come from?

Borrowed from German -stein.

How to pronounce -stein

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