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