How to pronounce stewardship
Say it like STOO-erd-ship. Stewardship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
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- STOO
- erd
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stewardship 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.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stewardship
- 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-ud-ship.
What does stewardship mean?
- The rank or office of a steward.
- The act of caring for or improving with time.“antimicrobial stewardship”
Where does stewardship come from?
From Middle English stiwardshepe, equivalent to steward + -ship.
Questions about saying stewardship
How do you pronounce stewardship?
Say STOO-erd-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈstuɚdˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈstjuːədˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stewardship?
Stewardship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · erd · ship.
Is stewardship 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 /ˈstjuːədˌʃɪp/ (STYOO-ud-ship).