The name "Sosthenes" is of Greek origin and is spelled in English as "saw-sthuh-neez". The pronunciation is /sɒsˈθiːniːz/ with the stress on the second syllable. The phonetic transcription clearly shows the correct pronunciation, starting with the "S" sound followed by a short "o" sound. The next syllable is stressed and pronounced as "sthuh" with a short "e" sound. The final syllable has the sound "neez" with a long "e" sound. When written and pronounced correctly, Sosthenes sounds pleasing to the ear.
The word "Sosthenes" is of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name Σώσθενης (Sōsthenēs), which is a combination of two Greek roots: "sos" meaning "safety" or "salvation", and "thenos" meaning "strength" or "power". Therefore, the name "Sosthenes" can be interpreted as "safe and strong" or "safe in strength". In the New Testament of the Bible, Sosthenes is a prominent figure who is mentioned as a chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth and a companion of the apostle Paul.