How to pronounce steersman
Say it like STEERZ-mun. Steersman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEERZ).
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- STEERZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steersman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of steersman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEERZ-mun.
What does steersman mean?
- One who steers a ship or other vessel; the helmsman.
Where does steersman come from?
From steer + -s- + -man.
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Questions about saying steersman
How do you pronounce steersman?
Say STEERZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈstirzmən/. In British English it is /ˈstɪəzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steersman?
Steersman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEERZ). Broken into parts: STEERZ · mun.
Is steersman 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 /ˈstɪəzmən/ (STEERZ-mun).