How do you pronounce "steps"?

In American English: /ˈstɛps/ (STEHPS). In British English: /stˈɛps/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstɛps/ (STEHPS). In Australian English: /stˈɛps/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɛps/ (STEHPS), while in British English it's /stˈɛps/ (ST).

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steps

/ˈstɛps/

STEHPS

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stɛpssteps

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