How to Pronounce "for starters"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈstɑɹtɝz
for-STAR-terz
fˈɔː/ /stˈɑːtəz
for-STA-tuhz
Definition
Used to introduce the first point, reason, or thing in a list, especially when listing or discussing several things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈstɑɹtɝz
British English
fˈɔː/ /stˈɑːtəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-STAR-terz
UK
for-STA-tuhz
Listen in Context
For starters, we need to clean the room.
For starters, you should call your doctor.
Let’s buy groceries, for starters.
For starters, I don’t even know where she lives anymore.