How to Pronounce Steer

To pronounce "steer", say STEER — one syllable, IPA /stɪə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/stɪə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “steer”

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

Sounds exactly like: stear, steere — easy to mix up when writing.

What does steer mean?

noun

  1. A suggestion about a course of action.
  2. A helmsman; a pilot.

verb

  1. To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

    “I steered homeward.”

  2. To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

    “I find it very difficult to steer a skateboard.”

Words that rhyme with steer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "steer"?▾

"Steer" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "steer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "steer" is /stɪə(ɹ)/.

What does "steer" mean?▾

Steer: A suggestion about a course of action.

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