To pronounce "starter", say START-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɑːtə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈstɑːtə(ɹ)/
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"starter" has 2 syllables: start-er. It rhymes with tartar and martyr, if that helps it stick.
noun
“a starter on a journey”
“It's small, but it's a good starter house.”
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"Starter" has 2 syllables: start · er.
The IPA transcription of "starter" is /ˈstɑːtə(ɹ)/.
Starter: Someone who starts something.
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