How to pronounce startup
Say it like STAR-tuhp. Startup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈstɑrˌtʌp/STAR-tuhp
UK British/ˈstɑːˌtʌp/STAH-tuhp
- STAR
- tuhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Startup 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.
- tuhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of startup
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-tuhp.
What does startup mean?
noun
- the act of setting in operation“repeated shutdowns and startups are expensive”
- the act of starting a new operation or practice“he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation”“the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes”
Where does startup come from?
Deverbal from start up.
Questions about saying startup
How do you pronounce startup?
Say STAR-tuhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrˌtʌp/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːˌtʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in startup?
Startup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · tuhp.
Is startup 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 /ˈstɑːˌtʌp/ (STAH-tuhp).