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How to pronounce start
Say it like this: /stɑɹt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does start mean?
nounThe beginning of an activity.
“The movie was entertaining from start to finish.”
A sudden involuntary movement.
“He woke with a start.”
The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.
“Captured pieces are returned to the start of the board.”
verbTo begin, commence, initiate.
“to start a stream of water; to start a rumour; to start a business”
To begin.
“The rain started at 9:00.”
To ready the operation of a vehicle or machine.
“to start the engine”
advCompletely, utterly.
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