How to pronounce veering
Say it like VIR-ing. Veering has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIR).
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- VIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIRSay 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 veering
American and British speakers say veering in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈvɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIR-ing.
What does veering mean?
- present participle and gerund of veer How to pronounce veer
- A motion that veers; a sudden swerve.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- swerve
- swerving
Words that rhyme with veering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of veering.
Questions about saying veering
How do you pronounce veering?
Say VIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈvɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veering?
Veering has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIR). Broken into parts: VIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say veering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈvɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.