How to Pronounce "step on"

expression

ˈstɛp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

STEP-awn

stˈɛp/ /ˈɒn

STEP-on

Definition

To place your foot on something by accident or on purpose. It can also mean to treat someone badly or rush something, in a more figurative sense.

American English

ˈstɛp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

British English

stˈɛp/ /ˈɒn

STEP-awn

STEP-on

Please don't step on the flowers in the garden.

Oops, I accidentally stepped on your foot.

If you step on a nail, you could get hurt.

She felt like her boss was always trying to step on her ideas.