How to pronounce youngster
Say it like YUHNG-ster. Youngster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHNG).
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- YUHNG
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Youngster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of youngster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YUHNG-stuh.
What does youngster mean?
- A young person.
Where does youngster come from?
From young + -ster. Attested from the early 17th century.
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Questions about saying youngster
How do you pronounce youngster?
Say YUHNG-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʌŋstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjʌŋstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in youngster?
Youngster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHNG). Broken into parts: YUHNG · ster.
Is youngster 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 /ˈjʌŋstə/ (YUHNG-stuh).