How to pronounce starchlike
Say it like STARCH-lyke. Starchlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STARCH).
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- STARCH
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starchlike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of starchlike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAHCH-lyke.
What does starchlike mean?
- Resembling starch.
Where does starchlike come from?
From starch + -like.
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Questions about saying starchlike
How do you pronounce starchlike?
Say STARCH-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrtʃˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːtʃˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starchlike?
Starchlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STARCH). Broken into parts: STARCH · lyke.
Is starchlike 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 /ˈstɑːtʃˌlaɪk/ (STAHCH-lyke).