How to pronounce stardom
Say it like STAR-dum. Stardom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stardom 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.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stardom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-dum.
What does stardom mean?
- The status or position of a performer acknowledged to be a star; fame; celebrity.
Where does stardom come from?
From star + -dom.
Questions about saying stardom
How do you pronounce stardom?
Say STAR-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrdəm/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stardom?
Stardom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · dum.
Is stardom 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 /ˈstɑːdəm/ (STAH-dum).