How to pronounce kickstarter
Say it like KIK-star-ter. Kickstarter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIK).
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- KIK
- star
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kickstarter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- starGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kickstarter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIK-stah-tuh.
What does kickstarter mean?
- Alternative form of kick-starter.
Questions about saying kickstarter
How do you pronounce kickstarter?
Say KIK-star-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪkˌstɑrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪkˌstɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kickstarter?
Kickstarter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIK). Broken into parts: KIK · star · ter.
Is kickstarter 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 /ˈkɪkˌstɑːtə/ (KIK-stah-tuh).