How to pronounce stepchild
Say it like STEP-chyld. Stepchild has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP).
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- STEP
- chyld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stepchild pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chyldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stepchild
American and British speakers say stepchild in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛpˌtʃaɪld/ in the US and /ˈstɛpˌtʃaɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEP-chyld.
What does stepchild mean?
- The child of one's spouse from a previous relationship.
Where does stepchild come from?
From Middle English stepchild, stepchyld, from Old English stēopċild (“stepchild”), equivalent to step- + child.
Questions about saying stepchild
How do you pronounce stepchild?
Say STEP-chyld. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛpˌtʃaɪld/. In British English it is /ˈstɛpˌtʃaɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stepchild?
Stepchild has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP). Broken into parts: STEP · chyld.
Do Americans and Brits say stepchild the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛpˌtʃaɪld/ and the British form is /ˈstɛpˌtʃaɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.