To pronounce "ill-starred", say ILLST-arr-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ILLST-arr-ed
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"ill-starred" has 3 syllables: illst-arr-ed.
adjective
"Ill-starred" has 3 syllables: illst · arr · ed.
Ill-starred: Doomed to a bad fate; hapless
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