How to pronounce starry
Say it like STAR-ee. Starry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starry 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.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of starry
American and British speakers say starry in essentially the same way: /ˈstɑˌri/ in the US and /ˈstɑːri/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAH-ree.
What does starry mean?
- Having stars visible.“starry night”
- Resembling or shaped like a star.
- Full of stars or celebrities.“Despite a starry cast, the film performed poorly at the box office.”
Where does starry come from?
From Middle English sterry, equivalent to star + -y.
Words that rhyme with starry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of starry.
Questions about saying starry
How do you pronounce starry?
Say STAR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑˌri/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starry?
Starry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say starry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɑˌri/ and the British form is /ˈstɑːri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.