How to pronounce steepest
Say it like STEE-pust. Steepest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- pust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steepest 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.
- pustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of steepest
American and British speakers say steepest in essentially the same way: /ˈstipəst/ in the US and /ˈstiːpəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEE-pust.
What does steepest mean?
- superlative form of steep: most steep Being steep to the greatest degree. How to pronounce steep
Questions about saying steepest
How do you pronounce steepest?
Say STEE-pust. The American pronunciation is /ˈstipəst/. In British English it is /ˈstiːpəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steepest?
Steepest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · pust.
Do Americans and Brits say steepest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstipəst/ and the British form is /ˈstiːpəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.