How to pronounce stepmom
Say it like STEP-mom. Stepmom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP).
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US American/ˈstɛpˌmɑm/STEP-mom
UK British/ˈstɛpˌmɒm/STEP-mom
- STEP
- mom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stepmom 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.
- momGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of stepmom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STEP-mom.
What does stepmom mean?
noun
- Stepmother.
Where does stepmom come from?
From step- + mom.
Questions about saying stepmom
How do you pronounce stepmom?
Say STEP-mom. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛpˌmɑm/. In British English it is /ˈstɛpˌmɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stepmom?
Stepmom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP). Broken into parts: STEP · mom.
Is stepmom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈstɛpˌmɒm/ (STEP-mom).