How to pronounce steek
Say it like STEEK. Steek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of steek
American and British speakers say steek in essentially the same way: /stik/ in the US and /stiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEEK.
What does steek mean?
- To stitch (sew with a needle).
- To shut or close.
- To use a technique for knitting garments such as sweaters in the round without interruption for openings or sleeves until the end.
- A stitch.
- The bridge of extra stitches used in the steeking technique.
Where does steek come from?
From Scots steek, from Middle English steke (“to enclose”) and Middle Dutch steken (“to stitch”).
Words that rhyme with steek
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of steek.
Questions about saying steek
How do you pronounce steek?
Say STEEK. The American pronunciation is /stik/. In British English it is /stiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steek?
Steek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say steek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stik/ and the British form is /stiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.