How to pronounce "start"

start

Noun
American
/stɑrt/

Syllable Breakdown

start

How natives say start

British
/stɑːt/

Syllable Breakdown

start

How natives say start

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with an 's' sound with your teeth together.

  • Move to a 't' sound by placing the tongue against the top of the mouth just behind the teeth.

  • End with 'art' by relaxing the tongue and creating a long 'a' sound followed by an 'r' and 't'.

Common Mistakes

  • sta-art

  • strt

  • sart

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with an 's' sound, keeping teeth lightly together.

  • Follow with a 't' placing the tongue on the alveolar ridge.

  • Produce a longer 'a' sound, ending with a soft 't'.

common mistakes

  • sta-art

  • strt

  • sart

FAQ

Why is 'r' not pronounced fully?

In some accents, 'r' is less emphasized, blending with the vowel.

Is 'start' a single syllable?

Yes, 'start' is a single syllable word.

How do I avoid saying 'sart'?

Focus on crisp 't' and clear 'a-r' transition.

Definition

start

The beginning of something.

Word Family

starter

/ˈstɑrtər/

noun

A person or thing that starts something

Example: He was the starter of the project.

starting

/ˈstɑrtɪŋ/

verb

The action of beginning something

Example: She is starting a new job.

restarted

/ˌriːˈstɑrtɪd/

verb

Started again

Example: He restarted the computer.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Starter has an additional 'ər' sound.

Starting includes an 'ing' sound at the end.

Restarted adds a 'ree' prefix and ends with 'ed'.

Pro Tips

Avoid extra vowels

Focus on the crisp 't' to avoid adding an extra 'a' sound.

Articulate the 'r'

Curl your tongue slightly for a clear 'r' sound.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Start

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/əˈdʒɛn.də/

amend

/əˈmɛnd/

anniversary

/ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/

attend

/əˈtɛnd/

authorize

/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

center

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

chronicle

/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

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