Stenssen, a Scandinavian surname, is pronounced as /ˈstɛnsən/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "Sten" is pronounced as "sten" with a short e sound, while the second syllable "ssen" is pronounced as "sən" with a schwa sound. The double "s" in the middle indicates a sharp sibilant sound. The spelling of this word reflects the Norwegian and Swedish origins of the surname, where "en" is used to indicate a patrilineal or occupational relation.