How to pronounce starring
Say it like STAR-ing. Starring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starring 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of starring
American and British speakers say starring in essentially the same way: /ˈstɑrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstɑːrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAH-ring.
What does starring mean?
- indicating the most important performer or role“the leading man”“prima ballerina”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with starring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of starring.
Questions about saying starring
How do you pronounce starring?
Say STAR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starring?
Starring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say starring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɑrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstɑːrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.