How to pronounce veer
Say it like VEER. Veer is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of veer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VEER.
What does veer mean?
- A turn or swerve; an instance of veering.
- To change direction or course suddenly; to swerve.“The car slid on the ice and veered out of control.”
- To shift in a clockwise direction (if in the Northern Hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the Southern Hemisphere).
- To shift aft.
- A piglet or a heifer.
Where does veer come from?
Borrowed from Middle French virer.
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Words that rhyme with veer
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Questions about saying veer
How do you pronounce veer?
Say VEER. The American pronunciation is /vɪr/. In British English it is /vɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veer?
Veer is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VEER.
Is veer 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 /vɪə/ (VEER).