How to pronounce stepfather
Say it like STEP-fah-ther. Stepfather has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP).
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- STEP
- fah
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stepfather 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.
- fahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does stepfather mean?
- The husband of one's biological mother after her initial marriage to or relationship with one's biological father.
- The husband of one's parent distinct from one's biological father or person with a similar relationship.
Where does stepfather come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian Stäiffoar (“stepfather”), Dutch stiefvader (“stepfather”), German Low German Steevvader (“stepfather”), German Stiefvater (“stepfather”), Swedish styvfar (“stepfather”), Icelandic stjúpfaðir (“stepfather”).
Questions about saying stepfather
How do you pronounce stepfather?
Say STEP-fah-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛpˌfɑðɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stepfather?
Stepfather has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP). Broken into parts: STEP · fah · ther.