How to pronounce steeper
Say it like STEE-per. Steeper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steeper 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of steeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEE-puh.
What does steeper mean?
- comparative form of steep: more steep How to pronounce steep
- A vessel, vat, or cistern in which things are steeped.
- The stem of a shrub or small tree in a hedgerow, often laid by being partially cut through at the base in the process of laying a hedge.
- A downpour; a soaking rain.
Where does steeper come from?
From steep + -er.
Words that rhyme with steeper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of steeper.
Questions about saying steeper
How do you pronounce steeper?
Say STEE-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈstipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steeper?
Steeper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · per.
Is steeper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstiːpə/ (STEE-puh).