How to pronounce starters
Say it like STAR-terz. Starters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈstɑrtɚz/STAR-terz
UK British/ˈstɑːtəz/STAH-tuz
- STAR
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of starters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-tuz.
What does starters mean?
noun
- plural of starter How to pronounce starter
Questions about saying starters
How do you pronounce starters?
Say STAR-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starters?
Starters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · terz.
Is starters 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 /ˈstɑːtəz/ (STAH-tuz).