How to Pronounce Starts

To pronounce "starts", say STARTS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

STARTS

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💡 Tip for remembering “starts”

"starts" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with arts and darts, if that helps it stick.

What does starts mean?

noun

  1. The beginning of an activity.

    “The movie was entertaining from start to finish.”

  2. A sudden involuntary movement.

    “He woke with a start.”

verb

  1. To begin, commence, initiate.
  2. To begin an activity.

    “The rain started at 9:00.”

noun

  1. A tail, or anything projecting like a tail.
  2. A handle, especially that of a plough.

Antonyms

endstop

Words that rhyme with starts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

artsdartschartsdepartsimpartssweetheartspartssmartsrampartsmartes

Related words

begincommencebeginningoutsetcommencementgetoriginate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "starts"?▾

"Starts" has one syllable.

What does "starts" mean?▾

Starts: The beginning of an activity.

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