English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Step Pronunciation
Step is pronounced STEP, IPA /ˈstɛp/.
STEP
US /ˈstɛp/ · UK /ˈstɛp/
Syllables: STEP (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A single movement of the foot in walking, or one stage in a process.
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Step in a Sentence
- Watch the bottom step, it is loose.
- Step back from the edge of the platform.
- The next step is to get the survey done.
Common Mispronunciations of Step
Not STOP
Keep the tongue high and forward for the e of bed. Dropping the jaw takes you to stop.
Not STEB
The final p is voiceless and often unreleased in English, but it should never turn into a b.
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