How to pronounce starred
Say it like STARD. Starred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of starred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAHD.
What does starred mean?
- marked with an asterisk“the starred items”
Words that rhyme with starred
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of starred.
Questions about saying starred
How do you pronounce starred?
Say STARD. The American pronunciation is /stɑrd/. In British English it is /stɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starred?
Starred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STARD.
Is starred 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 /stɑːd/ (STAHD).