How to pronounce stepsister
Say it like STEP-sis-ter. Stepsister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP).
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- STEP
- sis
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stepsister 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.
- sisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stepsister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEP-sis-tuh.
What does stepsister mean?
- The daughter of one's stepparent by a previous relationship.
- The stepdaughter of one's parent which is not one's half-sister.
Where does stepsister come from?
From step- + sister.
Questions about saying stepsister
How do you pronounce stepsister?
Say STEP-sis-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛpˌsɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛpˌsɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stepsister?
Stepsister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP). Broken into parts: STEP · sis · ter.
Is stepsister 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 /ˈstɛpˌsɪstə/ (STEP-sis-tuh).