How to pronounce starchy
Say it like STAR-chee. Starchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of starchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-chee.
What does starchy mean?
- Of or pertaining to starch.
- Containing starch.
- Having the quality of fabric starch as applied to fabric; stiff, hard; starched.
Where does starchy come from?
From starch + -y.
Questions about saying starchy
How do you pronounce starchy?
Say STAR-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starchy?
Starchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · chee.
Is starchy 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 /ˈstɑːtʃi/ (STAH-chee).