How to pronounce stars
Say it like STARZ. Stars is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STARZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of stars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAHZ.
What does stars mean?
- plural of star How to pronounce star
- Outer space.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of star How to pronounce star
Words that rhyme with stars
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stars.
Words that sound like stars
- star's
Questions about saying stars
How do you pronounce stars?
Say STARZ. The American pronunciation is /stɑrz/. In British English it is /stɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stars?
Stars is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STARZ.
Is stars 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 /stɑːz/ (STAHZ).
What words sound the same as stars?
Stars sounds the same as star's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.