How do you pronounce "steep"?

In American English: /ˈstiːp/ (STEEP). In British English: /stˈiːp/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstiːp/ (STEEP). In Australian English: /stˈiːp/ (ST).

Is "steep" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstiːp/ (STEEP), while in British English it's /stˈiːp/ (ST).

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steep

/ˈstiːp/

STEEP

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stiːpsteep

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