How to Pronounce Stepmother

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈstɛpmʌðə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stepmother”

"stepmother" has 3 syllables: stepm-oth-er. It rhymes with smother and other, if that helps it stick.

What does stepmother 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

Words that rhyme with stepmother

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smotherothermotheranothersuthergodmothernothergrandmother

Related words

mother-in-lawstepmomlandladymistresspatronbossstepmommy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stepmother"?▾

"Stepmother" has 3 syllables: stepm · oth · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "stepmother"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stepmother" is /ˈstɛpmʌðə/.

What does "stepmother" mean?▾

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

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