How to pronounce starter
Say it like STAR-ter. Starter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of starter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-tuh.
What does starter mean?
- an electric motor for starting an engine
- a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning
- the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
Where does starter come from?
From start + -er.
Words that rhyme with starter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of starter.
Questions about saying starter
How do you pronounce starter?
Say STAR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starter?
Starter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · ter.
Is starter 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 /ˈstɑːtə/ (STAH-tuh).