How to pronounce daystar
Say it like DAY-star. Daystar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- star
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daystar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- starKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of daystar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAY-stah.
What does daystar mean?
- The planet Venus as the morning star.
- The Sun.“I only go outdoors at night, away from the daystar's burning glare.”
Where does daystar come from?
From Middle English daysterre, from Old English dæġsteorra, equivalent to day + star.
Questions about saying daystar
How do you pronounce daystar?
Say DAY-star. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪstɑr/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪstɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daystar?
Daystar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · star.
Is daystar 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 /ˈdeɪstɑː/ (DAY-stah).