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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