How to Pronounce Self-starter

To pronounce "self-starter", say SELFST-art-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

SELFST-art-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “self-starter”

"self-starter" has 3 syllables: selfst-art-er.

What does self-starter mean?

noun

  1. A person who shows initiative and resourcefulness.
  2. A mechanism (usually one operated by electricity, compressed air, a spring, or an explosive gas), attached to an internal-combustion engine, as on an automobile, and used as a means of starting the engine without cranking it by hand.

Related words

startergo-getterentrepreneurself-seekerbootstrapperbeginnersparkerimplicator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "self-starter"?▾

"Self-starter" has 3 syllables: selfst · art · er.

What does "self-starter" mean?▾

Self-starter: A person who shows initiative and resourcefulness.

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