How to Pronounce Starlings

To pronounce "starlings", say STARL-ings — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

STARL-ings

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💡 Tip for remembering “starlings”

"starlings" has 2 syllables: starl-ings. It rhymes with carlings and darlings, if that helps it stick.

What does starlings mean?

noun

  1. A family, Sturnidae, of passerine birds.
  2. A structure of pilings that protects the piers of a bridge.

Words that rhyme with starlings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

carlingsdarlings

Related words

blackbirdssongbirdsthrushesbluebirdswarblersflycatchersshorebirdssparrows

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "starlings"?▾

"Starlings" has 2 syllables: starl · ings.

What does "starlings" mean?▾

Starlings: A family, Sturnidae, of passerine birds.

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