How to Pronounce Steppe

To pronounce "steppe", say STEPP-e — 2 syllables, IPA /stɛp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/stɛp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “steppe”

"steppe" has 2 syllables: stepp-e. It rhymes with schlep and step, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: step, stepp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does steppe mean?

noun

  1. The grasslands of Eastern Europe and Asia. Similar to (North American) prairie and (African) savanna.
  2. A vast cold, dry grass-plain.

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Words that rhyme with steppe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

schlepstepsidestepoverstepmissteplockstepschlepprepshlephepfootstepdep

Related words

shortgrasskirghiztoadkalmykkubanveldtprairiegrassland

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "steppe"?▾

"Steppe" has 2 syllables: stepp · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "steppe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "steppe" is /stɛp/.

What does "steppe" mean?▾

Steppe: The grasslands of Eastern Europe and Asia. Similar to (North American) prairie and (African) savanna.

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