How to pronounce stepson
Say it like STEP-suhn. Stepson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP).
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- STEP
- suhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stepson 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.
- suhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of stepson
American and British speakers say stepson in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛpˌsʌn/ in the US and /ˈstɛpˌsʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEP-suhn.
What does stepson mean?
- The son of one's spouse from a previous relationship.
Where does stepson come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian Stäifsuun (“stepson”), West Frisian styfsoan (“stepson”), Dutch stiefzoon (“stepson”), German Low German Steevsöhn (“stepson”), German Stiefsohn (“stepson”), Danish stedsøn (“stepson”), Swedish styvson (“steps
Questions about saying stepson
How do you pronounce stepson?
Say STEP-suhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛpˌsʌn/. In British English it is /ˈstɛpˌsʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stepson?
Stepson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP). Broken into parts: STEP · suhn.
Do Americans and Brits say stepson the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛpˌsʌn/ and the British form is /ˈstɛpˌsʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.