The word "sternby" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /ˈstɜːnbi/. The first syllable is pronounced as "stern" with a long "e" sound, followed by the second syllable pronounced as "bee". The letter "y" at the end serves as a consonant sound, rather than a vowel. The word "sternby" does not have any established meaning or usage, but its spelling can be explained using the rules of English phonetics.