To pronounce "starling", say STARL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
starling
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STARL-ing
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"starling" has 2 syllables: starl-ing. It rhymes with quarreling and snarling, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Starling" has 2 syllables: starl · ing.
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