How to pronounce stepney
Say it like STEP-nee. Stepney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stepney. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STEP
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stepney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stepney
American and British speakers say stepney in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛpni/ in the US and /ˈstɛpni/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEP-nee.
What does stepney mean?
- A spare wheel.
Where does stepney come from?
Originally a brand name, from the Stepney Spare Motor Wheel company.
Questions about saying stepney
How do you pronounce stepney?
Say STEP-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛpni/. In British English it is /ˈstɛpni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stepney?
Stepney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP). Broken into parts: STEP · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say stepney the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛpni/ and the British form is /ˈstɛpni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.