How to pronounce "steep"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "steep"

Learn how to break down "steep" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/stiːp/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

S T IY1 P
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "steep"

Pronunciation: /stiːp/

Noun

  • The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.

Adjective

  • Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
    Example: "a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient"
  • Expensive
    Example: "Twenty quid for a shave? That's a bit steep."
  • Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.
  • (of the rake of a ship's mast, or a car's windshield) resulting in a mast or windshield angle that strongly diverges from the perpendicular
    Example: "The steep rake of the windshield enhances the fast lines of the exterior. http//legacy.sandiegouniontribune.com/uniontrib/20070303/news_lz1dd3maynard.html"
Pronunciation: /stiːp/

Noun

  • A liquid used in a steeping process
    Example: "Corn steep has many industrial uses."
  • A rennet bag.

Verb

  • (middle voice) To soak or wet thoroughly.
    Example: "The tea is steeping."
  • To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.
    Example: "The learned of the nation were steeped in Latin."

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Words That Sound Like "steep"

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