How to Pronounce "a little steep"
expression
uh LIT-uhl STEEP
uh LIT-uhl STEEP
Definition
Used to say that the price of something is somewhat high or more expensive than expected, but not ridiculously so.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈstip
British English
æɪ/ /lˈɪtəl/ /stˈiːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh LIT-uhl STEEP
UK
uh LIT-uhl STEEP
Listen in Context
This shirt is a little steep for me.
The tickets are a little steep, but I really want to go.
Isn't that phone a little steep for its features?
I'd love to eat there, but the menu looks a little steep tonight.