How to pronounce starved
Say it like STARVD. Starved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STARVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of starved
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAHVD.
What does starved mean?
- Approaching starvation, emaciated and malnourished.
- Deprived of nourishment or of something vital.
- Extremely hungry.“I’m starved! I haven’t eaten since breakfast.”
- simple past and past participle of starve How to pronounce starve
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Words that rhyme with starved
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Questions about saying starved
How do you pronounce starved?
Say STARVD. The American pronunciation is /stɑrvd/. In British English it is /stɑːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starved?
Starved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STARVD.
Is starved 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 /stɑːvd/ (STAHVD).