How to Pronounce Lodestar

To pronounce "lodestar", say LOD-est-ar — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

LOD-est-ar

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💡 Tip for remembering “lodestar”

"lodestar" has 3 syllables: lod-est-ar. It rhymes with char and bar, if that helps it stick.

What does lodestar mean?

noun

  1. A star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris.
  2. A guiding tenet or principle.

Synonyms

cynosureguiding star

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Words that rhyme with lodestar

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charbarreservoirbizarreavatarsubparseminarrepertoiresparcinnabarcommissartar

Related words

loadstarbeaconfootnotereferencepolestarpole-star

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lodestar"?▾

"Lodestar" has 3 syllables: lod · est · ar.

What does "lodestar" mean?▾

Lodestar: A star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris.

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