How to Pronounce Stared

To pronounce "stared", say STAR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /stɛəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

stared

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/stɛəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stared”

"stared" has 2 syllables: star-ed. It rhymes with declared and impaired, if that helps it stick.

What does stared mean?

verb

  1. (construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).
  2. To influence in some way by looking fixedly.

    “to stare a timid person into submission”

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Words that rhyme with stared

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

declaredimpairedglaredscaredpreparedsharedcaredensnaredflareddespairedsquaredaired

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stared"?▾

"Stared" has 2 syllables: star · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "stared"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stared" is /stɛəd/.

What does "stared" mean?▾

Stared: (construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).

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