How to pronounce starts
Say it like STARTS. Starts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STARTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of starts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAHTS.
What does starts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of start How to pronounce start
- plural of start How to pronounce start
Words that rhyme with starts
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of starts.
Questions about saying starts
How do you pronounce starts?
Say STARTS. The American pronunciation is /stɑrts/. In British English it is /stɑːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starts?
Starts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STARTS.
Is starts 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 /stɑːts/ (STAHTS).