How to pronounce redstart
Say it like RED-start. Redstart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
- RED
- start
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redstart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- startKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of redstart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RED-staht.
What does redstart mean?
- Any of various insectivorous ground-feeding birds, mainly of the genus Phoenicurus. Many of the species have a red tail.
- A species of warbler native to the Americas, Setophaga ruticilla, only distantly related to Phoenicurus.
Where does redstart come from?
Inherited from Middle English *redstert; equivalent to red + start (“tail”).
Words that rhyme with redstart
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of redstart.
Questions about saying redstart
How do you pronounce redstart?
Say RED-start. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdstɑrt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdstɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redstart?
Redstart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · start.
Is redstart 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 /ˈrɛdstɑːt/ (RED-staht).