How to pronounce steadier
Say it like STED-ee-er. Steadier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STED).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce steadier. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STED
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steadier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of steadier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STED-ee-uh.
What does steadier mean?
- comparative form of steady: more steady How to pronounce steady
- That which steadies something.
Questions about saying steadier
How do you pronounce steadier?
Say STED-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛdiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steadier?
Steadier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STED). Broken into parts: STED · ee · er.
Is steadier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɛdiə/ (STED-ee-uh).