The spelling of "Sternheim" is based on German pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈʃtɛrnhaɪm/. The "S" is pronounced like the English "sh" sound, followed by the "t" and "e" sounds. The "r" is pronounced with a slight roll, and the "n" is pronounced like the English letter "n." The "h" and "a" sounds are pronounced consecutively. The final "i" sound is quick and sharp. Together, these sounds form the distinct pronunciation of "Sternheim."