Daniel replies:
Stine. Steen would be spelled ""steen.,"" or conceivably ""stien,"" though I think I've never seen that.
Dear Mr. Pinkwater,
I thoroughly enjoyed The Neddiad and look forward to reading The Yggysey. I was wondering whether Neddie Wentworthstein is pronounced as steen or stine.
Yours truly,
Andy
Stine. Steen would be spelled ""steen.,"" or conceivably ""stien,"" though I think I've never seen that.