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How to pronounce “star”

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Pronunciation guide for star

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of star with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Joshua Winnthe brightest stars in our sky. Now,
Definition summary: Any small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in exclusion of them due to influence from the technical astronomical sense.

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Joshua Winn

the brightest stars in our sky. Now,

[Noun]
Any small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in exclusion of them due to influence from the technical astronomical sense.
(astronomy) A very massive ball of plasma with strong enough gravity to have ongoing fusion of hydrogen or heavier elements in its core. In strict technical usage, the Sun is included.
senses derived from the apparent shape of a star in the sky when blurred by the eyes to have streaks
senses relating to fame
(Jamaica, MLE, African-American Vernacular, by extension) A friend, a mate, a pal.
A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.
[Verb]
(intransitive) To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
(transitive) To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
(transitive) To mark with a star or asterisk.
(transitive) To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.
(intransitive) To shine like a star.
[Adjective]
stiff, frozen
rigid