How to pronounce starting
Say it like STAR-ting. Starting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of starting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-ting.
What does starting mean?
- (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear“with eyes starting from their sockets”
- appropriate to the beginning or start of an event“the starting point”“hands in the starting position”
- a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)“he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital”“his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen”
Words that rhyme with starting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of starting.
Questions about saying starting
How do you pronounce starting?
Say STAR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starting?
Starting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · ting.
Is starting 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 /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/ (STAH-ting).