How to pronounce stepdaughters
Say it like STEP-daw-terz. Stepdaughters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP).
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- STEP
- daw
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stepdaughters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stepdaughters
- 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-tuz.
What does stepdaughters mean?
- plural of stepdaughter How to pronounce stepdaughter
Questions about saying stepdaughters
How do you pronounce stepdaughters?
Say STEP-daw-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛpˌdɔtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstɛpˌdɔːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stepdaughters?
Stepdaughters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP). Broken into parts: STEP · daw · terz.
Is stepdaughters 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 /ˈstɛpˌdɔːtəz/ (STEP-daw-tuz).