To pronounce "steepening", say STEEP-en-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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STEEP-en-ing
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"steepening" has 3 syllables: steep-en-ing. It rhymes with deepening and cheapening, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Steepening" has 3 syllables: steep · en · ing.
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