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step
Definition:
(nou) any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal (nou) the distance covered by a step (nou) the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down (nou) support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway (nou) relative position in a graded series (nou) a short distance (nou) the sound of a step of someone walking (nou) a musical interval of two semitones (nou) a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface (nou) a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed (nou) a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance
Phonetic Transcription:
step
Examples:
Chloride from the electrolysis step is used for the chlorination step.
Now we can see doe eyed Alice step through the looking glass and onto the stage with a pretty pirouette.
It is impermissible for anyone to step outside of that.
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Common mistakes of step pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "step" with a long vowel, like "steep" /stiːp/. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound /ɛ/ in "step" /stɛp/.
- Ignoring the final consonant: A common mistake is dropping the "p" sound at the end, making it sound like "ste" /stɛ/. This alters the meaning. Tip: Practice saying "step" with a clear "p" sound to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "steP" /stɛp/. "Step" is a monosyllabic word, so there's no secondary stress. Tip: Remember, the emphasis is on the entire word, not on any syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "step" with "stap" /stæp/, which changes the meaning. This can happen with quick speech. Tip: Distinguish "step" by practicing it in sentences, focusing on the "e" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some learners may pronounce "step" with an exaggerated "s" sound, sounding like "ssstep" /sˈtɛp/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Relax your mouth and pronounce "step" with a smooth "s" sound.