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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɛp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
stˈɛp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEP-awn
UK
STEP-on
Listen in Context
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.