How to pronounce steepen
Say it like STEE-pun. Steepen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steepen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of steepen
American and British speakers say steepen in essentially the same way: /ˈstipən/ in the US and /ˈstiːpən/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEE-pun.
What does steepen mean?
- To make steeper.
- To become steeper.
Where does steepen come from?
From steep + -en. Compare Old English stīepan (“to steepen”).
Words that rhyme with steepen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of steepen.
Questions about saying steepen
How do you pronounce steepen?
Say STEE-pun. The American pronunciation is /ˈstipən/. In British English it is /ˈstiːpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steepen?
Steepen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · pun.
Do Americans and Brits say steepen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstipən/ and the British form is /ˈstiːpən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.