How many syllables in "steepen"?

"steepen" has 2 lettergrepen (stee - pen).

How to divide "steepen"?

"steepen" divides into 2 parts: stee · pen.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"steepen": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:stee·pen

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STEE-pen(stee · pen)● ○

Stress in "steepen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstiː.pən⁄

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IPAˈstiː.pən

Lettergrepenstee·pen

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How many syllables in "steepen"?: "steepen" has 2 lettergrepen (stee - pen).
How to divide "steepen"?: "steepen" divides into 2 parts: stee · pen.
Where is the stress in "steepen"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "steepen"?: Say each syllable slowly (stee... pen) and listen on SayItVid.