How to pronounce starosta
Say it like STAR-o-stuh. Starosta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- o
- stuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starosta 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 "a" in cat.
- oKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of starosta
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STAR-o-stuh.
What does starosta mean?
- In Russia, the head man of a village community.
- In the former kingdom of Poland, a noble holding a castle and domain bestowed by the Crown.
Questions about saying starosta
How do you pronounce starosta?
Say STAR-o-stuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈstærɑstə/. In British English it is /ˈstærɒstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starosta?
Starosta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · o · stuh.
Is starosta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈstærɒstə/ (STAR-o-stuh).