Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-step

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.13 in modern English

Syllables
-step
IPA
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Denoting a genre of electronic dance music, especially one influenced by drum and bass.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Back-formation from hardstep (“a subgenre of drum and bass music characterised by a gritty production style and urban feel”), which emerged around 1994.

Phrases

-core -wave

Frequently Paired Words

-core -wave

Questions

What does -step mean?
Denoting a genre of electronic dance music, especially one influenced by drum and bass.
Where does -step come from?
Back-formation from hardstep (“a subgenre of drum and bass music characterised by a gritty production style and urban feel”), which emerged around 1994.

How to pronounce -step

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-step”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “-step”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-step” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.