How to pronounce stepladder
Say it like STEP-lad-er. Stepladder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈstɛˌplædɚ/STEP-lad-er
UK British/ˈstɛˌplædə/STEP-lad-uh
- STEP
- lad
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stepladder 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.
- ladGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stepladder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEP-lad-uh.
What does stepladder mean?
noun
- Alternative form of step ladder.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- step ladder
Questions about saying stepladder
How do you pronounce stepladder?
Say STEP-lad-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛˌplædɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛˌplædə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stepladder?
Stepladder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP). Broken into parts: STEP · lad · er.
Is stepladder 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 /ˈstɛˌplædə/ (STEP-lad-uh).