How to pronounce steering
Say it like STIR-ing. Steering has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIR).
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- STIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of steering
American and British speakers say steering in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstɪərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEER-ring.
What does steering mean?
- the act of guiding or showing the way
- the act of setting and holding a course“a new council was installed under the direction of the king”
- the act of steering a ship
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with steering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of steering.
Questions about saying steering
How do you pronounce steering?
Say STIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steering?
Steering has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIR). Broken into parts: STIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say steering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstɪərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.