How to Pronounce Steers

To pronounce "steers", say STEERS — one syllable, IPA /stɪə(ɹ)z/. 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)z/

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💡 Tip for remembering “steers”

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

What does steers 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.”

noun

  1. The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.

Synonyms

ox

Words that rhyme with steers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sneerstearsappearsracketeersyearsclearsfrontiersveersadherescheerscareerscavaliers

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "steers"?▾

"Steers" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "steers"?▾

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

What does "steers" mean?▾

Steers: A suggestion about a course of action.

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