How to pronounce stepladders
Say it like STEP-lad-erz. Stepladders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP).
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- STEP
- lad
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stepladders 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stepladders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEP-lad-uz.
What does stepladders mean?
- plural of stepladder How to pronounce stepladder
Questions about saying stepladders
How do you pronounce stepladders?
Say STEP-lad-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛˌplædɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstɛˌplædəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stepladders?
Stepladders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP). Broken into parts: STEP · lad · erz.
Is stepladders 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 /ˈstɛˌplædəz/ (STEP-lad-uz).