Stern has 1 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | His stern tone and loud voice belied his inner sensitivity and caring nature. | |
| 2. | Our teacher is at once stern and kindly. | |
| 3. | Our teacher is stern to us. | |
| 4. | Silvia had a stern father who never praised her. | |
| 5. | I gave him a stern talking to. | |
| 6. | He looks stern. | |
| 7. | He is at once stern and tender. | |
| 8. | He looks stern, but actually he's very kind. | |
| 9. | He gave me a stern look. | |
| 10. | Her stern look told the boys that they were in trouble. |