How many syllables in stepmother?

Syllables in stepmother

3

step·moth·er

Stepmother has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say stepmother

Pronunciation/ˈstɛpˌmʌðɚ/
3 syllables, STEP-moth-er · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say stepmother slowly and listen for each vowel sound: step, moth, er. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in stepmother?
Stepmother has three syllables.
How do you divide stepmother into syllables?
Stepmother divides as step-moth-er.
Which syllable is stressed in stepmother?
The first syllable (STEP-moth-er).

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