How to pronounce sturt
Say it like STURT. Sturt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sturt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of sturt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STURT.
What does sturt mean?
- In an embryo, an angle equal to two gons. If a mosaic forms in the embryo, the line passes between two organs with a probability, in percent, equal to the number of sturts between them.
- A bargain in tribute mining by which the tributor profits.
Where does sturt come from?
From the name of Alfred Henry Sturtevant.
Words that rhyme with sturt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sturt.
Questions about saying sturt
How do you pronounce sturt?
Say STURT. The American pronunciation is /stɝt/. In British English it is /stɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sturt?
Sturt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STURT.
Is sturt 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 /stɜːt/ (STURT).