How to pronounce steerageway
Say it like STEE-rij-way. Steerageway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- rij
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steerageway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of steerageway
American and British speakers say steerageway in essentially the same way: /ˈstirɪdʒˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈstɪərɪdʒˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEER-rij-way.
What does steerageway mean?
- The minimum speed of a ship, below which it does not answer the helm and cannot be steered.
Where does steerageway come from?
From steerage + way.
Questions about saying steerageway
How do you pronounce steerageway?
Say STEE-rij-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈstirɪdʒˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪərɪdʒˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steerageway?
Steerageway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · rij · way.
Do Americans and Brits say steerageway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstirɪdʒˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈstɪərɪdʒˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.