How to pronounce stepdaughter
Say it like STEP-daw-ter. Stepdaughter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP).
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- STEP
- daw
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stepdaughter 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.
- dawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stepdaughter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STEP-daw-tuh.
What does stepdaughter mean?
- The daughter of one's spouse from a previous relationship.
Where does stepdaughter come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian Stäifdochter (“stepdaughter”), West Frisian styfdochter (“stepdaughter”), Dutch stiefdochter (“stepdaughter”), German Low German Steevdochter (“stepdaughter”), German Stieftochter (“stepdaughter”), Danish sted
Questions about saying stepdaughter
How do you pronounce stepdaughter?
Say STEP-daw-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛpˌdɔtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛpˌdɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stepdaughter?
Stepdaughter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP). Broken into parts: STEP · daw · ter.
Is stepdaughter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɛpˌdɔːtə/ (STEP-daw-tuh).