How to pronounce steward
Say it like STOO-erd. Steward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce steward. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STOO
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of steward
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STYOORD.
What does steward mean?
- A person who manages the property or affairs for another entity.
- A ship's officer who is in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions.
- A flight attendant, especially male.
- To act as the steward or caretaker of (something)
Where does steward come from?
From Middle English steward, stiward, from Old English stiġweard (“steward, housekeeper, one who has the superintendence of household affairs, guardian”), from stiġ (“a wooden enclosure; house, hall”) + weard (“ward, guard, guardian, keeper
Questions about saying steward
How do you pronounce steward?
Say STOO-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈstuɚd/. In British English it is /stjʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steward?
Steward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · erd.
Is steward pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /stjʊəd/ (STYOORD).