How to Pronounce Starring

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

STARR-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “starring”

"starring" has 2 syllables: starr-ing. It rhymes with jarring and barring, if that helps it stick.

What does starring mean?

verb

  1. To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
  2. To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.

noun

  1. The action of the verb to star.

adjective

  1. Performing as a star; having the leading role.

    “Charlton Heston had a starring role in Ben-Hur.”

Words that rhyme with starring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jarringbarringmarringsparringcharringscarringtarringtaringparringgnarring

Related words

leadingprimamajorstellarshowcasingshowinghighlightingfeaturing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "starring"?▾

"Starring" has 2 syllables: starr · ing.

What does "starring" mean?▾

Starring: To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.

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