How to pronounce stared
Say it like STAIRD. Stared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of stared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAIRD.
What does stared mean?
- simple past and past participle of stare How to pronounce stare
Words that rhyme with stared
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stared.
Questions about saying stared
How do you pronounce stared?
Say STAIRD. The American pronunciation is /stɛrd/. In British English it is /stɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stared?
Stared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STAIRD.
Is stared 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 /stɛəd/ (STAIRD).