How do you pronounce "steeple"?

In American English: /ˈstiːpəl/ (STEEP-uhl). In British English: /stˈiːpəl/ (ST-eep). In Canadian English: /ˈstiːpəl/ (STEEP-uhl). In Australian English: /stˈiːpəl/ (ST-eep).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstiːpəl/ (STEEP-uhl), while in British English it's /stˈiːpəl/ (ST-eep).

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steeple

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/ˈstiːpəl/

STEEP-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

stiːpste·əleple

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