How to pronounce starfleet
Say it like STAR-feet. Starfleet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce starfleet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STAR
- feet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starfleet 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.
- feetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of starfleet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-feet.
What does starfleet mean?
- A fleet of starships; a space navy.
Where does starfleet come from?
Compound of star + fleet.
Questions about saying starfleet
How do you pronounce starfleet?
Say STAR-feet. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrˌfit/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːˌfiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starfleet?
Starfleet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · feet.
Is starfleet 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 /ˈstɑːˌfiːt/ (STAH-feet).