How to Pronounce "steeper"
word
ˈstipɝ
STEE-per
stˈiːpɐ
STEE-puh
Definition
Describes something that has a greater slope, angle, or rate of increase than usual. It can refer to physical things (like hills), or to non-physical things (like prices or challenges) that become more difficult or intense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstipɝ
British English
stˈiːpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEE-per
UK
STEE-puh
Listen in Context
This hill is steeper than the last one.
The price increase was steeper than we expected.
A steeper path leads to the top of the mountain.
The stairs got steeper as we climbed higher.