How to pronounce stevedore
Say it like STEE-vuh-dor. Stevedore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- vuh
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stevedore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of stevedore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEE-vuh-daw.
What does stevedore mean?
- A dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo, or in supervising such work.
- To load or unload a ship's cargo.
Where does stevedore come from?
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word was attested in 1788 in the early form stowadore (see the quotations).
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Questions about saying stevedore
How do you pronounce stevedore?
Say STEE-vuh-dor. The American pronunciation is /ˈstivəˌdɔr/. In British English it is /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stevedore?
Stevedore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · vuh · dor.
Is stevedore 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 /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː/ (STEE-vuh-daw).