How to Pronounce Steward

To pronounce "steward", say STEW-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstjuː.əd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈstjuː.əd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “steward”

"steward" has 2 syllables: stew-ard. It rhymes with heward and seward, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: stuard — easy to mix up when writing.

What does steward mean?

noun

  1. A person who manages the property or affairs for another entity, particularly the chief administrator of a medieval manor.
  2. A ship's officer who is in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions.

verb

  1. To act as the steward or caretaker of (something)

Synonyms

bailiffprovostair stewardairline stewardflight attendantcaretakercustodiangroundskeeper

Words that rhyme with steward

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hewardsewardshewardskeweredstuard

Related words

custodiankeeperstewardshipsuperintendentcaretakermanageradministratorjanitor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "steward"?▾

"Steward" has 2 syllables: stew · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "steward"?▾

The IPA transcription of "steward" is /ˈstjuː.əd/.

What does "steward" mean?▾

Steward: A person who manages the property or affairs for another entity, particularly the chief administrator of a medieval manor.

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