How to pronounce stary
Say it like STEH-er-ee. Stary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEH).
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- STEH
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stary
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAIR-ree.
What does stary mean?
- Alternative spelling of starey.
Where does stary come from?
From stare + -y.
Words that rhyme with stary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stary.
Questions about saying stary
How do you pronounce stary?
Say STEH-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛɚi/. In British English it is /ˈstɛəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stary?
Stary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEH). Broken into parts: STEH · er · ee.
Is stary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈstɛəri/ (STAIR-ree).