How to pronounce starn
Say it like STARN. Starn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STARN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of starn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAHN.
What does starn mean?
- A star.
Where does starn come from?
From Middle English sterne, starn, From Old Norse stjarna, from Proto-Germanic *sternǭ (“star”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂stḗr (“star”).
Words that rhyme with starn
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Questions about saying starn
How do you pronounce starn?
Say STARN. The American pronunciation is /stɑrn/. In British English it is /stɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starn?
Starn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STARN.
Is starn 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 /stɑːn/ (STAHN).