How to Pronounce Nonstarters

To pronounce "nonstarters", say NONST-art-ers — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

NONST-art-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “nonstarters”

"nonstarters" has 3 syllables: nonst-art-ers. It rhymes with starters and garters, if that helps it stick.

What does nonstarters mean?

noun

  1. A project that has no chance of success
  2. A horse that does not run in a race for which it has been entered

Words that rhyme with nonstarters

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

startersgarterstartarscartersdartarschartersdartersmartyrs

Related words

failurelosernonentitiesnoncorenonproductionnonperformingnonoperationalnonrated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nonstarters"?▾

"Nonstarters" has 3 syllables: nonst · art · ers.

What does "nonstarters" mean?▾

Nonstarters: A project that has no chance of success

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