How to Pronounce Starve

To pronounce "starve", say STARV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /stɑːv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/stɑːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “starve”

"starve" has 2 syllables: starv-e. It rhymes with carve and marv, if that helps it stick.

What does starve mean?

verb

  1. To die; in later use especially to die slowly, waste away.
  2. To die because of lack of food or of not eating.

Words that rhyme with starve

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

carvemarvlarvesparvevarveparvearveharveartcarvefarveharv

Related words

hungercravelustthirststarvationfamishfaminehungry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "starve"?▾

"Starve" has 2 syllables: starv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "starve"?▾

The IPA transcription of "starve" is /stɑːv/.

What does "starve" mean?▾

Starve: To die; in later use especially to die slowly, waste away.

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