Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

instep

/ˈɪnˌstɛp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.12 in modern English

Syllables
in-step
IPA
/ˈɪnˌstɛp/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.

noun

A section of any footwear covering that part of the foot.

noun

In horses, the hind leg from the ham to the pastern joint.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From in- + step.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɪnˌstɛp/

Inflected Forms

insteps (plural)

Derived Forms

instepped

Phrases

instep borer

Frequently Paired Words

metatarsus

Questions

How do you pronounce instep?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌstɛp/.
What does instep mean?
The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.
Where does instep come from?
From in- + step.

How to pronounce instep

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