How to pronounce started
Say it like STAR-tid. Started has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Started 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of started
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-tid.
What does started mean?
- simple past and past participle of start How to pronounce start
Words that rhyme with started
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of started.
Questions about saying started
How do you pronounce started?
Say STAR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in started?
Started has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · tid.
Is started 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 /ˈstɑːtɪd/ (STAH-tid).