How to Pronounce "sterns"

word

ˈstɝnz

STURNZ

stˈɜːnz

STURNZ

Definition

Plural of 'stern', which means the back part of a boat or ship.

American English

ˈstɝnz

British English

stˈɜːnz

STURNZ

The two boats were tied at their sterns.

Fishermen often place their nets near the sterns.

The storm damaged the sterns of several ships.

We gathered at the sterns to watch the sunset across the water.