How to Pronounce "steep"
word
/ˈstip/
steep
/stˈiːp/
steep
Definition
Steep means having a sharp slope (like a hill or mountain), or describes something (like a price) as being much higher or more extreme than usual.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstip/
British English
/stˈiːp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
steep
UK
steep
Listen in Context
This mountain path is very steep.
The stairs to the attic are steep.
The price for this phone is a bit steep.
Be careful! The road gets really steep after the curve.