Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

start-up

/stˈɑɹtˌʌp/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.50 in modern English

Syllables: start-up
IPA: /stˈɑɹtˌʌp/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of startup.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"[…] a new peak-time bus service from Stroud to London was announced by a start-up company with the stated aim of combatting the lack of affordable travel options in the area."

Etymology

Deverbal from start up.

Usage

Inflected Forms

start-ups (plural)

Rhymes With

startup

Questions

How do you pronounce start-up?: The recorded pronunciation is /stˈɑɹtˌʌp/.
What does start-up mean?: Alternative spelling of startup.
Where does start-up come from?: Deverbal from start up.

How to pronounce start-up

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