How to pronounce steeve
Say it like STEEV. Steeve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steeve pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of steeve
American and British speakers say steeve in essentially the same way: /stiv/ in the US and /stiːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEEV.
What does steeve mean?
- The angle that a bowsprit makes with the horizon, or with the line of the vessel's keel.
- A spar, with a block at one end, used in stowing cotton bales and similar cargo needing to be packed tightly.
- To stow, as bales in a vessel's hold, by means of a steeve.
Words that rhyme with steeve
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of steeve.
Questions about saying steeve
How do you pronounce steeve?
Say STEEV. The American pronunciation is /stiv/. In British English it is /stiːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steeve?
Steeve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STEEV.
Do Americans and Brits say steeve the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stiv/ and the British form is /stiːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.