How to Pronounce "full steam ahead"
expression
ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈstim/ /əˈhɛd
FOOL STEEM uh-HED
fˈʊl/ /stˈiːm/ /ɐhˈɛd
FUL STEEM uh-HED
Definition
To proceed with maximum effort and speed, without holding back. Originally used in steamships, now mainly a figurative expression for moving forward with determination.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈstim/ /əˈhɛd
British English
fˈʊl/ /stˈiːm/ /ɐhˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOOL STEEM uh-HED
UK
FUL STEEM uh-HED
Listen in Context
We're going full steam ahead with the new project.
After the meeting, it was full steam ahead on the plan.
The team went full steam ahead to finish the job.
It’s full steam ahead now—there’s no turning back.