How to pronounce stewardesses
Say it like STOO-er-duh-siz. Stewardesses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
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- STOO
- er
- duh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stewardesses 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stewardesses
- 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-duh-siz.
What does stewardesses mean?
- plural of stewardess How to pronounce stewardess
Questions about saying stewardesses
How do you pronounce stewardesses?
Say STOO-er-duh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstuɚdəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈstjuːədəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stewardesses?
Stewardesses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · er · duh · siz.
Is stewardesses 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 /ˈstjuːədəsɪz/ (STYOO-uh-duh-siz).