How to pronounce starns
Say it like STARNZ. Starns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/stɑrnz/STARNZ
UK British/stɑːnz/STAHNZ
- STARNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of starns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAHNZ.
What does starns mean?
noun
- plural of starn How to pronounce starn
Questions about saying starns
How do you pronounce starns?
Say STARNZ. The American pronunciation is /stɑrnz/. In British English it is /stɑːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starns?
Starns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STARNZ.
Is starns 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 /stɑːnz/ (STAHNZ).