How to Pronounce "sterns"
word
ˈstɝnz
STURNZ
stˈɜːnz
STURNZ
Definition
Plural of 'stern', which means the back part of a boat or ship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɝnz
British English
stˈɜːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STURNZ
UK
STURNZ
Listen in Context
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.