How to Pronounce Stepped

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

stepped

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/stɛpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stepped”

"stepped" has 2 syllables: stepp-ed. It rhymes with adept and inept, if that helps it stick.

What does stepped mean?

verb

  1. To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession.
  2. To walk; to go on foot; especially, to walk a little distance.

    “to step to one of the neighbors”

adjective

  1. Provided with a step or steps; having a series of offsets or parts resembling the steps of stairs.

    “a stepped gear”

Words that rhyme with stepped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

adeptineptpreceptacceptinterceptpreppedleaptsweptycleptleapedweptcrept

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stepped"?▾

"Stepped" has 2 syllables: stepp · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "stepped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stepped" is /stɛpt/.

What does "stepped" mean?▾

Stepped: To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession.

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