How do you pronounce "steeply"?

In American English: /ˈstiːpli/ (STEEPL-ee). In British English: /stˈiːpli/ (ST-eepl). In Canadian English: /ˈstiːpli/ (STEEPL-ee). In Australian English: /stˈiːpli/ (ST-eepl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstiːpli/ (STEEPL-ee), while in British English it's /stˈiːpli/ (ST-eepl).

How to Pronounce "steeply"

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steeply

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/ˈstiːpli/

STEEPL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

stiːplste·ieply

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