How to pronounce startles
Say it like STAR-tulz. Startles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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US American/ˈstɑrtəlz/STAR-tulz
UK British/ˈstɑːtəlz/STAH-tulz
- STAR
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Startles 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.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of startles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-tulz.
What does startles mean?
noun
- plural of startle How to pronounce startle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of startle How to pronounce startle
Questions about saying startles
How do you pronounce startles?
Say STAR-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrtəlz/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in startles?
Startles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · tulz.
Is startles 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 /ˈstɑːtəlz/ (STAH-tulz).