How to pronounce starker
Say it like STAR-ker. Starker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of starker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-kuh.
What does starker mean?
- comparative form of stark: more stark How to pronounce stark
Words that rhyme with starker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of starker.
Questions about saying starker
How do you pronounce starker?
Say STAR-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starker?
Starker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · ker.
Is starker 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 /ˈstɑːkə/ (STAH-kuh).