English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Stepped Pronunciation
Stepped is pronounced STEPT, IPA /ˈstɛpt/.
STEPT
US /ˈstɛpt/ · UK /ˈstɛpt/
Syllables: STEPT (1 syllable)
verb (past tense of step): Moved by lifting a foot and putting it down somewhere else.
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Stepped in a Sentence
- She stepped off the kerb without looking.
- He stepped back to let the nurse through.
- They stepped carefully over the broken glass.
Common Mispronunciations of Stepped
Not STE-ped
No syllable is added by the -ed. After a p sound it becomes a plain t, which is why the word sounds like stept.
Not STEPD
Unvoice the ending to a crisp t. A d there is hard to say after p and sounds forced.
Tip: Spelling says -ed, the ear hears t: STEPT. Hoped, kissed, and laughed all work the same way.
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