How to pronounce stargazer
Say it like STAR-gay-zer. Stargazer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- gay
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stargazer 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.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stargazer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-gay-zuh.
What does stargazer mean?
- Someone who gazes at the stars; an astronomer or astrologer (now especially an amateur one).
- Any member of the family Uranoscopidae of bottom-dwelling fish.
Where does stargazer come from?
From star + gazer.
Questions about saying stargazer
How do you pronounce stargazer?
Say STAR-gay-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrˌɡeɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːˌɡeɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stargazer?
Stargazer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · gay · zer.
Is stargazer 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 /ˈstɑːˌɡeɪzə/ (STAH-gay-zuh).