How to Pronounce Stepping

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstɛpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stepping”

"stepping" has 2 syllables: stepp-ing. It rhymes with overstepping and schlepping, if that helps it stick.

What does stepping 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”

noun

  1. The act of taking a step.

Words that rhyme with stepping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

oversteppingschleppingtrepangpreppingsidesteppingpepping

Related words

walkingtrackincreasingincreaseinterferingreleasestrengtheningstage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stepping"?▾

"Stepping" has 2 syllables: stepp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "stepping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stepping" is /ˈstɛpɪŋ/.

What does "stepping" mean?▾

Stepping: 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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