How to Pronounce "veer toward"
expression
ˈvɪɹ/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
VEER TORD, tuh-WORD
vˈiə/ /tʊwˈɔːd
VEER tuh-WAWD
Definition
To change direction or course, either physically or in attitude, towards something. It can describe movement, opinion, or trend shifting gradually toward a particular side or idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɪɹ/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
British English
vˈiə/ /tʊwˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VEER TORD, tuh-WORD
UK
VEER tuh-WAWD
Listen in Context
The car began to veer toward the right side of the road.
His ideas started to veer toward more radical solutions.
The conversation slowly veered toward sports.
If public opinion continues to veer toward stricter laws, the government may act.