How to Pronounce Stevedore

To pronounce "stevedore", say STEV-ed-or-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stevedore”

"stevedore" has 4 syllables: stev-ed-or-e. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.

What does stevedore mean?

noun

  1. A dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo, or in supervising such work.

verb

  1. To load or unload a ship's cargo.

Synonyms

dockerdockworkerlongshoremanwharfie

Words that rhyme with stevedore

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

longshoremandockhanddockerlumperloaderdock-walloperstowadoredockworker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stevedore"?▾

"Stevedore" has 4 syllables: stev · ed · or · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "stevedore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stevedore" is /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/.

What does "stevedore" mean?▾

Stevedore: A dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo, or in supervising such work.

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