How to Pronounce Stepladder

To pronounce "stepladder", say STEPL-add-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

STEPL-add-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “stepladder”

"stepladder" has 3 syllables: stepl-add-er. It rhymes with madder and gadder, if that helps it stick.

What does stepladder mean?

noun

A ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs that is hinged in the middle to form an inverted V, with stays to keep the two halves at a fixed angle.
The player over whom another player marks to take a spectacular mark.

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Words that rhyme with stepladder

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madder gadder ladder bladder gallbladder padder sadder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stepladder"?▾

"Stepladder" has 3 syllables: stepl · add · er.

What does "stepladder" mean?▾

Stepladder: A ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs that is hinged in the middle to form an inverted V, with stays to keep the two halves at a fixed angle.

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