How to pronounce instep
Say it like IN-step. Instep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɪnˌstɛp/IN-step
UK British/ˈɪnˌstɛp/IN-step
- IN
- step
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of instep
American and British speakers say instep in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌstɛp/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌstɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-step.
What does instep mean?
noun
- The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.“high instep”
- A section of any footwear covering that part of the foot.
- In horses, the hind leg from the ham to the pastern joint.
Where does instep come from?
From in- + step.
Questions about saying instep
How do you pronounce instep?
Say IN-step. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌstɛp/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌstɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instep?
Instep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · step.
Do Americans and Brits say instep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌstɛp/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌstɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.