How to Pronounce Veering

To pronounce "veering", say VEER-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

VEER-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “veering”

"veering" has 2 syllables: veer-ing. It rhymes with domineering and sneering, if that helps it stick.

What does veering mean?

verb

  1. To let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out.

verb

  1. To change direction or course suddenly; to swerve.

    “The car slid on the ice and veered out of control.”

  2. (of the wind) To shift in a clockwise direction (if in the Northern Hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the Southern Hemisphere).

noun

  1. A motion that veers; a sudden swerve.

Antonyms

haul forwardback

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Words that rhyme with veering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

domineeringsneeringengineeringpioneeringtearingrearingperseveringclearingsteeringshearingappearingcheering

Related words

swerveswervingturningsackingswerverswivelcareeninggybe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "veering"?▾

"Veering" has 2 syllables: veer · ing.

What does "veering" mean?▾

Veering: To let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out.

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