How to pronounce steerless
Say it like STEER-lus. Steerless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEER).
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- STEER
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steerless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of steerless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEER-lus.
What does steerless mean?
- Without a guiding or steering influence; haphazard.
Where does steerless come from?
From Middle English stereles, sterelees, from Old English stēorlēas (“ungovernable, unruly”), equivalent to steer + -less.
Words that rhyme with steerless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of steerless.
Questions about saying steerless
How do you pronounce steerless?
Say STEER-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪrləs/. In British English it is /ˈstɪələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steerless?
Steerless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEER). Broken into parts: STEER · lus.
Is steerless 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 /ˈstɪələs/ (STEER-lus).