Pronunciation
How to pronounce “start”
“start” is pronounced /stɑːɹt/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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start
/stɑːɹt/
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'start' is one beat: /stɑːɹt/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
the beginning of anything
“it was off to a good start”
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