Re: Ridiculous argument over Stephen
in reply to a message by Azula
For the english-speaking parts of the world it's Steve Jobs, Steven Spielberg & Stephen Hawking, all STEE-ven, I once learned in school.
Whereas here in Germany there are Stefan, Stephan, Steffen, Stephen, Stefanie & Stephanie, all pronounced the same as SHTEFF-ahn/enn/anie, except Steven=STEE-wenn.
In Greece Stephanos=STEFF-anos, in Italy Stefano=STEFF-ano.
All in all, depends where you're living.
Whereas here in Germany there are Stefan, Stephan, Steffen, Stephen, Stefanie & Stephanie, all pronounced the same as SHTEFF-ahn/enn/anie, except Steven=STEE-wenn.
In Greece Stephanos=STEFF-anos, in Italy Stefano=STEFF-ano.
All in all, depends where you're living.