To pronounce "startle", say STARTL-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
startle
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STARTL-e
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"startle" has 2 syllables: startl-e. It rhymes with artel and hartal, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Startle" has 2 syllables: startl · e.
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