How to pronounce starkers
Say it like STAR-kerz. Starkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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US American/ˈstɑrkɚz/STAR-kerz
UK British/ˈstɑːkəz/STAH-kuz
- STAR
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starkers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of starkers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-kuz.
What does starkers mean?
adjective
- Completely nude.“Entering the bathroom, I found Bill there, still starkers after his bath.”
- Stark raving mad.
Questions about saying starkers
How do you pronounce starkers?
Say STAR-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starkers?
Starkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · kerz.
Is starkers 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 /ˈstɑːkəz/ (STAH-kuz).