How to pronounce astart
Say it like uh-START. Astart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (START).
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- uh
- START
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of astart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-STAHT.
What does astart mean?
- To start up.
- To be escaped from.
Where does astart come from?
From Middle English asterten, asteorten, from a- (from Old English ā-) + sterten, equivalent to a- + start.
Words that rhyme with astart
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of astart.
Questions about saying astart
How do you pronounce astart?
Say uh-START. The American pronunciation is /əˈstɑrt/. In British English it is /əˈstɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astart?
Astart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (START). Broken into parts: uh · START.
Is astart pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈstɑːt/ (uh-STAHT).