How to pronounce stewardess
Say it like STOO-er-dis. Stewardess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
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- STOO
- er
- dis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stewardess 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stewardess
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: styoo-uh-DES.
What does stewardess mean?
- A female flight attendant (a member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers).
- A woman who works at housekeeping and passenger service aboard a ship, yacht, or other type of boat that carries passengers.
- A female steward (any sense).
Where does stewardess come from?
From steward + -ess (feminine suffix).
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Questions about saying stewardess
How do you pronounce stewardess?
Say STOO-er-dis. The American pronunciation is /ˈstuɚdɪs/. In British English it is /stjuːəˈdɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stewardess?
Stewardess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · er · dis.
Is stewardess pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /stjuːəˈdɛs/ (styoo-uh-DES).