How to pronounce startle

startle

/ˈstɑːrtəl/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you.

How do you pronounce startle?

Startle is pronounced /ˈstɑːrtəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in startle?

Startle has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in startle?

The first syllable: /ˈstɑːrtəl/.