How to Pronounce Step-mother

To pronounce "step-mother", say STEPM-oth-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

STEPM-oth-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “step-mother”

"step-mother" has 3 syllables: stepm-oth-er.

What does step-mother mean?

noun

  1. The wife of one's biological father, other than one's biological mother.
  2. A viola, especially Viola tricolor, heartsease.

Synonyms

bonus motherco-mothermother-in-lawstepmastepmamstepmamastepmammastepmom

Related words

stepmotherstep-sisterstepmamastepmummystepgrandmotherstepmomstepmommystep-aunt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "step-mother"?▾

"Step-mother" has 3 syllables: stepm · oth · er.

What does "step-mother" mean?▾

Step-mother: The wife of one's biological father, other than one's biological mother.

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