How to Pronounce Stepchild

To pronounce "stepchild", say STEPCH-ild — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

STEPCH-ild

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💡 Tip for remembering “stepchild”

"stepchild" has 2 syllables: stepch-ild. It rhymes with wild and mild, if that helps it stick.

What does stepchild mean?

noun

  1. The child of one's spouse but not one's own.
  2. A bereaved child; one who has lost father or mother.

Synonyms

orphan

Antonyms

stepparent

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Words that rhyme with stepchild

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wildmildbeguiledchildreviledriledreconciledsmiledbrainchildpiledcompiled

Related words

stepparentredheadedstepsonstepdaughterstepsiblingstepgrandchildstep-siblingstepchildhood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stepchild"?▾

"Stepchild" has 2 syllables: stepch · ild.

What does "stepchild" mean?▾

Stepchild: The child of one's spouse but not one's own.

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