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Star: how to say it, spell it and use it

star

/stɑːr/

Short answer

The English word star is pronounced /stɑːr/. It is spelled S-T-A-R and has 4 letters. With a or an: a star. The plural is stars.

Example sentence

A star shines in the night sky.

Key facts

English
star
Pronunciation
/stɑːr/
With a or an
a star
Plural
stars
Spelling
S-T-A-R
Number of letters
4
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How do you pronounce star?

Star is pronounced /stɑːr/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell star?

Star is spelled S-T-A-R. It has 4 letters.

What is the plural of star?

The plural of star is stars.

Do you say a or an before star?

Say a star.

How do you use star in a sentence?

For example: A star shines in the night sky.

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