How to Pronounce Steady

To pronounce "steady", say STEADY — one syllable, IPA /ˈstɛdi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

6

Letters

/ˈstɛdi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “steady”

"steady" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with heady and unsteady, if that helps it stick.

What does steady mean?

noun

  1. A rest or support, as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work.
  2. A regular boyfriend or girlfriend.

verb

  1. To stabilize something; to prevent from shaking.

adjective

  1. Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.

    “Hold the ladder steady while I go up.”

  2. Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.

    “a man steady in his principles, in his purpose, or in the pursuit of an object”

Synonyms

doggedstaunchunyieldingrobustsoliduntotteringconstantuniform

Antonyms

unsteady

Words that rhyme with steady

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

headyunsteadyreadythreadyneddyalreadyleddyediefreddiepreddyreddypedi-

Related words

steady-goingsteadfastresoluterock-steadysuresecurefrequentbecalm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "steady"?▾

"Steady" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "steady"?▾

The IPA transcription of "steady" is /ˈstɛdi/.

What does "steady" mean?▾

Steady: A rest or support, as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work.

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