How to Pronounce "from stem to stern"
expression
FRUHM STEM tuh STERN
frum STEM tuh STURN
Definition
From one end to the other, completely; originally a nautical phrase referring to the entire length of a ship, but now used for anything that is done thoroughly or covers everything.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹəm/ /ˈstɛm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈstɝn
British English
fɹˈɒm/ /stˈɛm/ /tˈuː/ /stˈɜːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRUHM STEM tuh STERN
UK
frum STEM tuh STURN
Listen in Context
They cleaned the house from stem to stern.
The team checked the ship from stem to stern before sailing.
She decorated the hall from stem to stern for the party.
The renovation renewed the building from stem to stern.