The spelling of the word "osteen" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ɑsˈtin/. The first syllable of "osteen" is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɑ/, as in "father" or "cart". The second syllable is pronounced with the consonant sound /s/ followed by the vowel sound /ti/ pronounced like "tea". The final syllable is pronounced with the consonant sound /n/. "Osteen" is the surname of a popular American pastor, Joel Osteen, and can also refer to a town in Florida.