How to pronounce steeply
Say it like STEE-plee. Steeply has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- plee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steeply 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.
- pleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of steeply
American and British speakers say steeply in essentially the same way: /ˈstipli/ in the US and /ˈstiːpli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEE-plee.
What does steeply mean?
- In a steep manner.
Where does steeply come from?
From steep + -ly.
Words that rhyme with steeply
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of steeply.
Questions about saying steeply
How do you pronounce steeply?
Say STEE-plee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstipli/. In British English it is /ˈstiːpli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steeply?
Steeply has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · plee.
Do Americans and Brits say steeply the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstipli/ and the British form is /ˈstiːpli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.