How to pronounce steepness
Say it like STEEP-nus. Steepness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEP).
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- STEEP
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steepness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of steepness
American and British speakers say steepness in essentially the same way: /ˈstipnəs/ in the US and /ˈstiːpnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEEP-nus.
What does steepness mean?
- The state or quality of being steep.“The steepness of the hill caused the accident.”
- The result or product of being steep.
Where does steepness come from?
From steep + -ness.
Words that rhyme with steepness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of steepness.
Questions about saying steepness
How do you pronounce steepness?
Say STEEP-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈstipnəs/. In British English it is /ˈstiːpnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steepness?
Steepness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEP). Broken into parts: STEEP · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say steepness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstipnəs/ and the British form is /ˈstiːpnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.