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What does red-headed stepchild mean?
A person or thing that is unfairly disliked and maltreated.

How to pronounce red-headed stepchild

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “red-headed stepchild”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “red-headed stepchild” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.