How to pronounce steprelative
Say it like STEP-rel-uh-tiv. Steprelative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP).
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- STEP
- rel
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steprelative 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.
- relGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of steprelative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STEP-rel-uh-tiv.
What does steprelative mean?
- Any person identified as a non-blood relative but who is related through the marriage of a parent.
Where does steprelative come from?
From step- + relative.
Questions about saying steprelative
How do you pronounce steprelative?
Say STEP-rel-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛˌprɛlətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈstɛˌprɛlətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steprelative?
Steprelative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP). Broken into parts: STEP · rel · uh · tiv.
Is steprelative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈstɛˌprɛlətɪv/ (STEP-rel-uh-tiv).