How to pronounce rockstar
Say it like ROKS-tar. Rockstar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROKS).
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- ROKS
- tar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rockstar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rockstar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROKS-tah.
What does rockstar mean?
- A member of a rock band, or a solo artist in the genre, especially one with celebrity status.“By 1967, Jimi Hendrix had become a rockstar.”
- A person who is renowned or revered in his or her field of accomplishment.“By 1985, Michael Jordan had become a rockstar of the NBA.”
- Someone who works hard, achieves wins, or both; used in expressions of gratitude.“Congratulations to Ashley, who once again proved that she is a rockstar by rescuing a key account from the threat of nonrenewal.”
Where does rockstar come from?
From rock + star.
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Questions about saying rockstar
How do you pronounce rockstar?
Say ROKS-tar. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑksˌtɑr/. In British English it is /ˈrɒksˌtɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rockstar?
Rockstar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROKS). Broken into parts: ROKS · tar.
Is rockstar 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 /ˈrɒksˌtɑː/ (ROKS-tah).