How to pronounce starman
Say it like STAR-man. Starman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starman 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.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of starman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: STAH-man.
What does starman mean?
- A spaceman.
- An alien; a person who comes from another star system.
- An inhabitant of a star.
Where does starman come from?
From star + -man.
Words that rhyme with starman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of starman.
Questions about saying starman
How do you pronounce starman?
Say STAR-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starman?
Starman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · man.
Is starman 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 /ˈstɑːˌmæn/ (STAH-man).