How to Pronounce Astern

To pronounce "astern", say AST-ern — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈstɜːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈstɜːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “astern”

"astern" has 2 syllables: ast-ern. It rhymes with disturn and misturn, if that helps it stick.

What does astern mean?

adjective

  1. Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.

    “If one ship is following another, the first is astern of the second.”

adverb

  1. Behind (a vessel); in the rear.
  2. In the direction of the stern; backward (motion); to the rear.

Antonyms

ahead

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Words that rhyme with astern

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disturnmisturn

Related words

abaftaftturbinebackseatrearwardbackwardbehindback

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "astern"?▾

"Astern" has 2 syllables: ast · ern.

What is the IPA transcription of "astern"?▾

The IPA transcription of "astern" is /əˈstɜːn/.

What does "astern" mean?▾

Astern: Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.

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