IPA: /ˈstɛpˌfɑːðər/
KK: /ˈstɛpˌfɑːðər/
Definition: A man who is married to someone's mother but is not their biological father.
Example: My stepfather is very supportive and always helps me with my homework.
IPA: /ˈstɛpˌmɒm/
KK: /ˈstɛpˌmɑm/
Definition: A woman who is married to someone's father but is not their biological mother.
Example: My stepmom makes the best cookies for us.
IPA: /ˈstɛpˌmʌðər/
KK: /ˈstɛpˌmʌðər/
Example: After her father remarried, she had a stepmother who was very kind to her.
IPA: /ˈstɛpˌpɛrənt/
KK: /ˈstɛpˌpɛrənt/
Definition: A person who is married to one of your parents but is not your biological parent.
Example: My stepparent is very supportive and caring.
IPA: /ˈstɛpˌpɛr.əntɪŋ/
KK: /ˈstɛpˌpɛr.əntɪŋ/
Definition: The role or responsibilities of a person who is married to someone with children from a previous relationship.
Example: Stepparenting can be challenging, but it can also be very rewarding.
IPA: /ˈstɛpˌsɪstər/
KK: /ˈstɛpˌsɪstər/
Definition: A girl or woman who is the daughter of one's stepparent, but not a biological sibling.
Example: My stepsister and I often go shopping together.
IPA: /ˈstɛp.sən/
KK: /ˈstɛpˌsʌn/
Definition: A boy or man who is the son of one's spouse from a previous relationship.
Example: My stepson loves to play soccer on the weekends.
IPA: /ˈstɜrn.sən/
KK: /ˈstɜrnˌsən/
Definition: A structural piece in a boat that helps strengthen the connection between the keel and the sternpost.
Example: The shipbuilder installed a sternson to ensure the hull was sturdy and secure.
IPA: /ˈstɪlˌbɜːrθ/
KK: /ˈstɪlˌbɜrθ/
Definition: The event of giving birth to a baby that is not alive.
Example: The family was heartbroken after experiencing a stillbirth.
IPA: /ˈstroʊlər/
KK: /ˈstroʊlər/
Definition: A wheeled chair used to carry small children, allowing them to be pushed around easily.
Example: She took her baby for a walk in the stroller.
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