sterling area meaning

UK /ˈstɜːlɪŋ ˈɛərɪə/ US /ˈstɝlɪŋ ˈɛriə/ 5 syllables

sterling area (noun): the group of countries whose currencies are tied to the British pound sterling.

Definition of sterling area

  1. the group of countries whose currencies are tied to the British pound sterling

    Synonyms: sterling bloc, scheduled territories

    Type of: bloc

How to pronounce sterling area

sterling area is pronounced /ˈstɜːlɪŋ ˈɛərɪə/ in British English and /ˈstɝlɪŋ ˈɛriə/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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