The word "stebbins" is pronounced as /ˈstɛbənz/. The IPA phonetic transcription reveals that the first syllable is pronounced with an open-mid vowel /ɛ/, followed by the voiced bilabial consonant /b/. The second syllable comprises of an unstressed schwa sound /ə/ and the voiced alveolar nasal /n/. The final syllable has the unvoiced alveolar fricative /s/. The spelling of the word "stebbins" is consistent with the phonetic sounds it represents, making it easier for individuals to understand and correctly pronounce the word.