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