How to pronounce earthstar
Say it like URTH-star. Earthstar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
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- URTH
- star
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthstar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- starGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of earthstar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-stah.
What does earthstar mean?
- A type of puffball mushroom, of genus Geastrum, whose surface splits open in a star-shaped form.
Where does earthstar come from?
From earth + star.
Questions about saying earthstar
How do you pronounce earthstar?
Say URTH-star. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθˌstɑr/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθˌstɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthstar?
Earthstar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · star.
Is earthstar 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 /ˈɜːθˌstɑː/ (URTH-stah).