how to pronounce steepness

/ˈstiːpnəs/

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steepness is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of steepness in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… curved steepness is another and i think …”

meanings of steepness

noun:

The state or quality of being steep.
The result or product of being steep.

steepness frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word steepness occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.