How to pronounce oldster
Say it like OHLD-ster. Oldster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHLD).
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- OHLD
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oldster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oldster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHLD-stuh.
What does oldster mean?
- Someone who is old.
- A midshipman of four years' standing; a master's mate.
Where does oldster come from?
From old + -ster, modeled after youngster.
Questions about saying oldster
How do you pronounce oldster?
Say OHLD-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊldstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊldstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oldster?
Oldster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHLD). Broken into parts: OHLD · ster.
Is oldster 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 /ˈəʊldstə/ (OHLD-stuh).