How to pronounce starkish
Say it like STAR-kish. Starkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starkish 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.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of starkish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-kish.
What does starkish mean?
- Somewhat stark.
Where does starkish come from?
From stark + -ish.
Questions about saying starkish
How do you pronounce starkish?
Say STAR-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starkish?
Starkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · kish.
Is starkish 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 /ˈstɑːkɪʃ/ (STAH-kish).